🚨 EXC: Yasir Al-Rumayyan advises club executives to turn down any summer bids for Alexander Isak, his favourite player.

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has told the club’s hierarchy to resist any offers for his favourite player Alexander Isak this summer.

The governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment fund, the club’s majority owners, was at Wembley on Sunday to see the Magpies lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years. He watched the 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final from the Royal Box, before joining the team at Wembley’s Boxpark for a celebratory party.

And we understand the Saudi chief is adamant that Isak, scorer of the second goal against the Reds, will not be going anywhere. Sources have told us that Al-Rumayyan is sweeter on the Swedish striker than any other player.

We can reveal that Barcelona watched the 25-year-old during last week’s 1-0 win at West Ham, and it is said the Spanish giants want a marquee signing ahead of their first full season at the redeveloped Nou Camp. Barca president Joan Laporta is a huge admirer of Isak, who played in LaLiga for Real Sociedad.

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has told the club to resist offers for Alexander Isak

Newcastle have not discussed an asking price for their star, because the message from above is clear – Al-Rumayyan and PIF do not want to sell. He has three years to run on his contract and talks over an improved deal will be explored come the end of the season. However, a return to the Champions League could yet prove key in giving the player the salary he deserves and matching his ambition.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are planning a celebration to mark their Carabao Cup victory on Saturday, March 29 on Tyneside. The event will give fans the opportunity to see the trophy showcased by Eddie Howe and his players.