Newcastle United are confident of agreeing on new terms with Alexander Isak as they have no intention of giving up on the Swedish striker.
According to Give Me Sport, Newcastle United are not about to give up on Alexander Isak, as they are confident of getting a new agreement in place. There are rumours of the Swedish striker’s impasse over contract talks, as top clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona circle.
Newcastle United are not interested in losing Alexander Isak in the near future, as the Swedish striker’s situation casts a shadow of doubt around the club. Since his club-record move from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022, the striker has been one of their best performers and has continued to be that until now.
Newcastle United are dealing with a situation as several top clubs are eager to sign the 25-year-old next summer. While the striker has more than three and a half years left to run on his current deal, there are rumours of talks over a new contract hitting a snag.
Isak currently earns only £150,000-a-week wages, meaning some of those interested clubs could pay him considerably well should he leave Newcastle United. Arsenal and Chelsea are willing to pay what is necessary to sign the Swede, while Barcelona are also interested, as they view Isak as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Arsenal consider him a dream signing, and his adaptability to the Premier League certainly makes Mikel Arteta keen to sign him for the club. Similarly, Chelsea view him as the ideal striker for their project, having failed to bring in Victor Osimhen in the summer. Hence, the £150,000-a-week star does have plenty of interest in the market, although Newcastle United are not keen on giving up on his situation just yet.
Newcastle United to find the Isak solution?
According to the report, while Newcastle United are not showing signs of giving up on the striker, they are certainly not rushing into the situation. In fact, the story suggests the Magpies would wait until the end of the campaign to resume their pursuit of a new deal, although it might be a bit late by then.
Isak did suggest the reports of a contract impasse or links elsewhere are rumours, but in reality, he might be interested in making a big career switch if Newcastle United fail to qualify for the Champions League. Hence, the Magpies are potentially taking a big risk on the striker, as teams like Arsenal or even Chelsea could have the upper hand with European football to lure the Swede next summer.
