Chelsea will unlikely pursue Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window due to Newcastle United’s price tag of over £100 million.
According to a report by The Sun, Alexander Isak will not join Chelsea in the summer transfer window. While Newcastle United would not have preferred selling the Swedish international anyway, they wanted at least £100 million even to consider a sale. That valuation has compelled the West London club to walk away from a deal, with Arsenal also interested.
Alexander Isak and his impact at Newcastle United
Alexander Isak has established himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from Real Sociedad nearly two years ago, penning a £120,000-a-week deal. The Swede has gone from strength to strength in the last two seasons, with fitness issues failing to hold him and his progress back.
The 24-year-old also struggled with a few injuries in the 2023/24 season but racked up a superb tally of 25 goals and two assists in 40 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Isak’s progress at Newcastle United has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
The Swedish international has faced an uncertain future at Newcastle United heading into the summer transfer window due to the Tyneside club’s precarious situation on the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules front. That has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several Premier League bigwigs, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
Will Arsenal or Chelsea sign Isak?
Arsenal’s interest in Alexander Isak is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a prolific striker heading into the summer transfer window due to the disappointing displays of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. However, a summer move to Arsenal will unlikely see the light of day, with Newcastle United closing in on tying him to a new contract.
As for Chelsea, the Blues are scouring the market for a productive centre-forward in the summer transfer window. Isak has thus emerged as a viable target for the West London club. However, a summer move to Stamford Bridge will not see the light of day, with Newcastle United’s asking price of over £100 million has spooked Chelsea.
In addition, the 24-year-old Swedish international would have hoped to see his £120,000-a-week wages go up to £200,000 per week while leaving Newcastle United. However, Chelsea will not pursue Isak in the summer transfer window, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal will follow suit.
