New Delhi: Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak has been in red-hot form this season, and it has not gone unnoticed. With his goal-scoring exploits putting him among the Premier League’s best, the Swedish international is now a wanted man, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs circling for his signature. However, Newcastle are not willing to part ways with their talisman easily and are expected to demand a club-record fee of at least €100m (£83m) if they are to entertain any offers.
In what has been a largely injury-free campaign, Isak has been unstoppable in front of goal. The 25-year-old has found the net 17 times in 23 Premier League appearances, including an incredible streak of scoring in eight consecutive games. His contributions extend beyond just goals, with his movement, technical ability, and link-up play making him the focal point of Eddie Howe’s attack.
Newcastle boss Howe has repeatedly expressed his admiration for Isak, stating, “I love working with Alex and I wouldn’t swap him for anyone.” However, despite Howe’s wishes to keep him at the club, the final decision may be out of his hands as Isak is reportedly eager to move on to one of Europe’s elite teams. It is also reported that Isak maybe prepared to leave the Magpies if they fail to secure a UEFA Champions League spot this season.
🚨 Newcastle would be willing to let Alexander Isak leave for €100m this summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen on the 25-year-old striker.
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Spanish outlet SPORT claims that Isak has his sights set on a summer move, with Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Liverpool all showing serious interest in securing his services. Any club looking to sign him, though, will have to dig deep into their pockets. Newcastle’s valuation of Isak sits at a minimum of €100m (£83m), and if a bidding war ensues, the price could go even higher.
If a club meets that asking price, Isak would become Newcastle’s most expensive sale in history, surpassing the £35m the club received for both, Andy Carroll in 2011 and Elliot Anderson in this past summer window. Additionally, he would become the most expensive Swedish footballer ever and join an elite group of just 16 players who have commanded a transfer fee of €100m or more.
UEFA Champions League qualification can see the price increase
While Isak’s potential departure looms, Newcastle remain firm in their stance and will not let him go cheaply. It is also stated that if they qualify for next season’s Champions League, the price could skyrocket even further. Reports suggest that if the Magpies secure a top-four or top-five finish, they could demand up to £150m for their prized asset. Newcastle currently sit seventh in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
However, due to UEFA’s expanded Champions League format, England could receive an additional qualification spot, meaning a top-five finish might be enough to book their place in next season’s competition. With Newcastle trailing fifth-placed Bournemouth by just two points, their fate is still in their own hands. If the Magpies do qualify for the Champions League, Isak may yet be convinced to stay, especially with the club’s ambitious project under its Saudi-backed ownership.
However, should they miss out, they may find it difficult to turn down a nine-figure sum for a player who is clearly attracting significant attention from Europe’s elite. With the summer transfer window approaching, all eyes will be on Isak’s future. Will he remain the spearhead of Newcastle’s attack, or will he take the next step in his career and join one of Europe’s powerhouses? One thing is for certain—his performances this season have made him one of the most sought-after strikers in world football.
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