Barcelona will reportedly compete with Arsenal for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, who will cost around £90 million.
According to a report by The Sun, Alexander Isak is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a potential offensive reinforcement heading into the summer transfer window. The Newcastle United striker, who will cost £90 million this summer, is also a target for fellow Premier League club Arsenal.
Alexander Isak at Newcastle United: The story so far
Alexander Isak has been a mainstay in the final third since joining Newcastle United from Real Sociedad in a deal worth £63 million in August 2022. While he has endured a few fitness issues in the last two years, the Swede has been a game-changer in the offensive department for the Tyneside outfit.
Injuries have not played spoilsport this season either, with Isak amassing 21 goals and one assist in 34 appearances across all competitions. The 24-year-old is in contention to win the Premier League Golden Boot, with joint-top scorers Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer only managing three more strikes.
Meanwhile, Isak’s progress at Newcastle United has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal and Barcelona are eager to sign the Swedish international in the summer transfer window. The Magpies are also considering a sale amid concerns over the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. He will cost around £90 million this summer.
Big move on the cards?
Arsenal’s interest in Alexander Isak is understandable. Gabriel Jesus has not been a productive attacker for the North London club, although his other qualities have made him an asset. Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah will likely leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Newcastle United mainstay has thus emerged as a viable target for the Gunners.
As for Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions must plan for life after Robert Lewandowski. While the Polish striker has been solid in the second half of the 2023/24 season, he is in the twilight of his career. So, it behoves Barcelona to pursue Isak in the summer transfer window.
However, Newcastle United’s price tag of £90 million poses a problem for the financially-stricken Barcelona. The Blaugrana will unlikely have the funds to secure Isak’s services in the summer transfer window. So, Arsenal should be the front-runners to sign the Swede, whose sale worth £90 million will help Newcastle make a significant profit on the initial investment of £63 million.
