Arsenal on red alert as enticing new Alexander Isak price emerges after huge Newcastle decision.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been given a major boost as they can now sign Alexander Isak for a discounted fee, according to a report.
Isak is enjoying another fantastic season in front of goal, having found the back of the net 19 times in 29 appearances so far. The striker has scored twice against Arsenal this season and ran centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel ragged during their League Cup semi-final second leg on February 5.
Jamie Carragher has labelled Isak the best centre-forward in the Premier League this season, while Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Sweden international is Arsenal’s dream target to fill the void at No 9, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko another option.
Arsenal have previously been put off moving for Isak by Newcastle United demanding a remarkable fee of £150million (€180m / $189m) for him.
TEAMtalk recently revealed that his price tag had dropped to £120m (€144m / $151m), but it now seems to have fallen even further.
As per Catalan outlet Sport, Isak could be available for a far more reasonable fee of €100m (£83.3m / $105m) this summer.
Newcastle will be forced to drop their asking price significantly if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Magpies know that Isak is determined to shine in the competition and establish himself as one of the best strikers in the world.
While the Premier League looks set to be given an extra Champions League spot, there is still a possibility Newcastle will miss out on qualification. Following their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, Eddie Howe’s side sit seventh.
Newcastle will have to fend off the likes of Bournemouth, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Fulham in order to make Europe’s premier knockout competition.
Arsenal in busy race for Alexander Isak
There have been several updates on Isak’s future recently. It has emerged that the 25-year-old will refuse to sign a new contract at St James’ Park if Newcastle do not reach the Champions League, which will make his exit even likelier.
Arsenal boss Arteta is thought to be ‘obsessed’ about signing Isak, believing his capture would be instrumental to the Gunners winning the Premier League and Champions League.
But Arsenal will not have it all their own way in the transfer chase. Sport add that Liverpool, Barcelona and Chelsea are all eager to sign Isak, too.
Newcastle United could have the chance to sign Ayoze Perez’s teammate this summer.
Newcastle United’s striker search could lead them to Spain in 2025.
The Magpies are in the market for attacking reinforcements when the transfer window re-opens. Newcastle want to make three priority signings this summer, one of which is a striker.
Eddie Howe needs additional cover for Alexander Isak, with Callum Wilson likely to leave when his contract expires. Meanwhile, Will Osula is yet to show he is fully ready to serve as Isak’s understudy.
Newcastle United need to sign a striker, which will be very difficult. However, various options are being presented to them.
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Newcastle United made aware of Thierno Barry
It has been reported that Newcastle will be offered Victor Boniface, while another goalscorer from the continent could also be available.
According to the Chronicle, Villarreal forward Thierno Barry has been proposed to Newcastle United by agents.
The 22-year-old has got eight goals and three assists in 23 La Liga appearances so far this season, having arrived in Spain from Basel during the summer of 2024.
Barry cost Villarreal around £12.5million, and will likely go for a huge profit if he is sold this summer.
