Revealed: Newcastle ‘set HUGE asking price for Alexander Isak’… with top clubs including Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool ‘interested in the in-form striker’ ahead of January
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Newcastle have slapped a staggering price tag on the in-form Alexander Isak of more than £150million, according to a report.
The Magpies bought the 25-year-old from Real Sociedad in 2022 for £63 million – the club’s most expensive signing to date.
Only three players have scored better in the Premier League this season than Isak, who has scored 11 times in 16 games: Mohamed Salah (16), Erling Haaland (13) and Cole Palmer (12).
His impressive form has caught the attention of some Premier League rivals and other European giants, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Despite the glut of potential suitors, Newcastle have insisted they are ‘relaxed’ about the situation, while Isak himself has indicated he is happy with Tyneside, according to The Telegraph.
When appointing Enzo Maresca in the summer, Chelsea inquired about the Swede’s availability, which was met by the aforementioned £150 million valuation.
Alexander Isak has been valued at £150million by Newcastle due to his incredible form
The 25-year-old is the fourth top scorer in the Premier League and has scored 11 times this season
Eddie Howe confirmed that Newcastle have no interest in parting ways with their star man
Arsenal have long been linked with Isak, while Liverpool could join the race for his signature if they fail to convince Mohamed Salah to put pen to paper on a new contract.
PSG, Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be following the striker.
Isak, who earns around £120,000 a week, has three and a half years left on his current contract.
Although talks over new contracts were postponed earlier this year, Newcastle are keen to keep their star man.
Talks broke down in October and Isak’s camp cast doubt on the club’s progress, with Champions League football a personal priority for the forward.
Following Newcastle’s 4-0 win over Ipswich Town on December 21, manager Eddie Howe spoke about the external interest surrounding the forward.
“There is no part of me or anyone else in Newcastle that wants to let Alex go. “I would love it if he could contribute to winning a trophy,” he said.