Newcastle United are reportedly looking to sign Belgian striker Lois Openda from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Newcastle United are considering RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda as a replacement for Alexander Isak. The Swedish international has been linked with a move away from the Tyneside outfit, and he has already informed the club of his desire to leave.
Liverpool are interested in securing Isak’s signature. So, Newcastle United will need to replace him properly, and they have identified the RB Leipzig attacker as a potential target. Openda has a £70 million release clause, and he has proven himself in Germany. He has the quality to do well in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can get the deal across the line.
If they sell Alexander Isak, the Magpies will have the finances to sign the Belgian this summer. It will be interesting to see if Openda can adapt to English football quickly and replace the Swedish international. Isak is undoubtedly among the best strikers in the Premier League right now. His departure would be a significant blow for the club, and Newcastle United will need to replace him adequately.
Newcastle United need more quality
Newcastle United have secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, and they managed to win a domestic trophy last season as well. The Magpies are looking to further improve their squad to compete consistently for trophies and in European football. Losing their best player would be a setback for them.
Meanwhile, Openda will look to make his mark in English football if the transfer goes through. Newcastle United have an ambitious project and a talented squad, which could attract him to the club next season. They will be able to offer him Champions League football as well. Openda is at the peak of his career, making this the right time to try a new challenge in the Premier League.
Newcastle United are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they will be able to offer the 25-year-old striker a lucrative contract as well. The move could be ideal for him in all aspects. However, Openda’s RB Leipzig teammate Benjamin Sesko is also a target for Newcastle United.