London giants Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, and Armando Broja in the deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
According to a report by Football Insider, Alexander Isak is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window. And they are ready to offer Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, and Armando Broja in the audacious deal to sign the Swedish international from Newcastle United.
The rise of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United
Alexander Isak has seen his stock skyrocket since joining Newcastle United from Real Sociedad in a deal worth £60 million in August 2022. The Swede was a promising young striker who struggled to deliver the goods in the early years of his career. However, he has taken his performances to the next level in the last two years.
The 24-year-old was exceptional in the 2023/24 season, amassing 25 goals and two assists in less than 3,000 minutes of game time across 40 appearances in all competitions. Meanwhile, Isak’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Chelsea.
Chelsea keen on signing Isak
Chelsea will likely delve into the market for a senior striker heading into the summer transfer window, even though Marc Guiu is on the verge of arriving from Barcelona. The Blues want a prolific centre-forward as they search for an upgrade on Nicolas Jackson, who blew hot and cold in the 2023/24 season.
Alexander Isak has thus emerged as a viable target for Chelsea. However, signing the Swedish international from Newcastle United will be a tall order for the West London club. While the Magpies are in a spot of bother on the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules front, they want to keep Isak and tie him to a new contract.
Recent reports also claimed that Newcastle United’s high asking price had forced Chelsea to pull out of the race to sign Isak. However, the Blues are ready to offer Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, and Armando Broja in an audacious deal to bring the Swede to Stamford Bridge.
It is unclear if the sensational part-exchange deal sees the light of day and helps Chelsea and Newcastle United stray clear of financial issues. However, it will be surprising if the Magpies accept the arrangement.
