Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Chelsea interested.
Alexander Isak has been a reliable performer in the Premier League for Newcastle United since arriving from Real Sociedad, and he has been linked with clubs like Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, the Tyneside outfit are prepared to offer the Swedish international a new deal. However, the player is stalling on a new contract, and he is taking time to decide on his future.
The Swede is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he scored 25 goals in all competitions last season. He could prove to be a quality addition for most clubs, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Newcastle United have been overly dependent on Alexander Isak in the attack, and they cannot afford to lose any time soon. The Magpies will look to push for UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will look to do well in the domestic trophies as well.
Signing a quality striker should be one of their priorities. They will need to support the Swedish international in the attack next season. It remains to be seen whether they can convince him to sign a new contract with them and bring a quality partner for him.
Can Newcastle convince Isak to sign a new deal?
Isak currently earns £120,000-a-week wages at Newcastle United, and it will be interesting to see if the Magpies are prepared to provide him with a lucrative contract and improve on his current wages. They have been confident of keeping hold of the Swede this summer.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to bring in a quality striker like him as well. Nicolas Jackson has been quite underwhelming for them, and the Blues need to sign someone who can lead the line for them and score goals consistently.
The Swedish international could prove to be an upgrade on Jackson. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea decide to test Newcastle’s resolve with an offer in the coming weeks. Chelsea have had two mediocre campaigns, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They will look to get back to the top of English football once again, and signing quality players like Isak would be a step in the right direction.