Alexander Isak set to dodge Player of the Year awards ceremony – BBC Sport | OneFootball

BBC Sport have now reported that their understanding is that Alexander Isak is set to miss the Player of the Year awards on Tuesday night.

The PFA awards to be hosted in Manchester.

It feels a long long time ago now when we reported (see below) on Alexander Isak having been one of the six PFA Player of the Year nominations for the 2024/25 season.

The five players Alexander Isak is up against are Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister, Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Man U’s Bruno Fernandes.

BBC Sport saying their sources have indicated that Alexander Isak is set to avoid the event, whilst they understand the striker hasn’t been in touch with the PFA organisers to say whether he plans to attend or not.

‘Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is not expected to attend Tuesday night’s Professional Footballers’ Association’s awards gala.

The Sweden international has been nominated for the main award but could miss the ceremony amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at St James’ Park.

Isak is currently in the middle of a stand-off with Newcastle over his ambition to join Liverpool before the transfer deadline.

Just over 24 hours before the awards, BBC Sport has learned Isak is yet to confirm his attendance at the function, which will be held at the Manchester Opera House, casting doubt over whether he plans to appear.

Indeed, other sources have indicated that Isak – as things stand – is not planning on attending the event.

Previous PFA award nominees and players selected in their respective division’s teams of the year have confirmed their attendance inside the final 24 hours before the ceremony, so it remains to be seen whether Isak makes a late decision.

Even this close to the gala, it is likely the PFA would welcome Isak’s presence.

The 25-year-old is currently not training with Eddie Howe’s first team and there has been no indication of a reintegration any time soon.

Attending the PFA ceremony could leave Isak in an awkward spot given the controversy over his future.’

The Mag report – 20 June 2025:

Alexander Isak has been nominated by his fellow Premier League professionals for this PFA award.

The Newcastle United star nominated with five others for the 2024/25 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.

The five players that Alexander Isak is up against are Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister, Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Man U’s Bruno Fernandes.

The winner will be announced just after the 2025/26 Premier League season has kicked off, at an awards ceremony on 19 August 2025.

Newcastle United official announcement – 20 June 2025:

‘Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak has been nominated for the 2024/25 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.

The Swedish frontman secures his first nomination for the prize after a goal-laden season for the Magpies, scoring 23 Premier League goals as well as helping United secure their first major domestic trophy since 1955 after netting in March’s Carabao Cup final triumph over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.

The 25-year-old features in the Top Six shortlist alongside Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister, Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United.