Newcastle United will likely keep Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, and Sandro Tonali at St. James’ Park if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
According to a report by Football Insider, Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, and Sandro Tonali are the three most highly sought-after players at Newcastle United, with Isak a target for Liverpool. However, the Magpies are well-placed to keep the mainstay trio beyond the summer transfer window if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Newcastle United and the three top stars
Alexander Isak has established himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from Real Sociedad in a big-money move in August 2022. The Swede has improved with each passing season, and he has amassed 24 goals and five assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes has gone from strength to strength since joining Newcastle United from Lyon in January 2022. The Brazilian international hit the ground running at St. James’ Park and has been a pivotal figure throughout his spell with the Tyneside outfit. He has turned out nearly 150 times thus far for Newcastle United while chipping in with 20 goals and 24 assists.
As for Sandro Tonali, the Italian international has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining the Magpies from AC Milan in July 2023. The 24-year-old spent nearly a year on the sidelines due to a betting ban but has been a mainstay in the middle of the park since returning to action. The three Newcastle United players are highly sought-after in the market.
Magpies set to keep the trio?
Widespread reports have linked Alexander Isak with Liverpool, with Darwin Nunez facing an uncertain future at Anfield. The Uruguayan international has blown hot and cold since joining Liverpool from SL Benfica, and Arne Slot is reportedly ready to sanction his departure. So, Isak is a viable target for Liverpool.
As for Bruno Guimaraes, the Brazilian international is a target for Manchester City. Meanwhile, widespread reports have linked Tonali with a return to Serie A, with several Italian bigwigs vying for his signature. However, Newcastle United will unlikely part ways with the trio in the summer transfer window.
Isak, Guimaraes, and Tonali will likely remain at St. James’ Park beyond the summer transfer window if the Magpies qualify for the UEFA Champions League. With Chelsea and Manchester City blowing hot and cold, that should not be a tall order, with Newcastle United poised to keep hold of the mainstay trio.
