Newcastle United are reportedly hoping to agree on a new deal with 25-year-old Swedish international Alexander Isak.
Alexander Isak has scored 19 goals this season, and he is undoubtedly the best player at the Tyneside club. It is no surprise that Newcastle United are hoping to keep him at the club for as long as possible.
According to a report from the Daily Telegraph, Newcastle United will offer him a new deal at the end of the season. The Swedish international, who cost the Tyneside club £63 million, has been outstanding for since arriving from Real Sociedad, and he has been on the radar of Arsenal as well.
Newcastle United will be desperate to keep him at the club and fend off the interest from their Premier League rivals, including Arsenal. Arsenal need an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus, and the Newcastle United star would be an excellent addition.
It will be interesting to see if the Swedish international is willing to sign a new contract with the club. The striker will want to compete at a high level, and Newcastle United must secure UEFA Champions League qualification in order to keep players like him at the club.
The Magpies have done quite well this season, and they are well-placed to finish in the top four. The report states that Newcastle United are hoping to make the striker their best-paid player, and Isak certainly warrants a premium wage given the way he has performed since joining the club.
Isak could be tempted to sign a new deal
Newcastle United have an exciting project, and they have been improving their squad every season. They will be expecting to push for trophies in the coming seasons, and the striker could be attracted to the idea of committing his long-term future to them. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
The Swede has a contract with Newcastle until 2028, and they will hope to extend it further. The Tyneside outfit have the financial muscle to secure the agreement, and they should look to wrap up the deal as quickly as possible.
With other clubs keen on signing the 25-year-old Swedish international, Newcastle United will not want him to get distracted regarding his future. Meanwhile, the striker will look to continue his red-hot form and help his side finish as high as possible in the table.
