
Barcelona have joined the race to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The star striker is enjoying an incredible season for the Magpies, having scored 21 goals across all competitions this season. 17 of those goals have come in the Premier League, just three behind Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer, who lead the top scorers list with 20 goals. Since joining Newcastle in 2022 for a fee of £60m, he has made a significant impact at the club, scoring 31 goals in 64 games and assisting another 4. His brilliant performances have attracted interest from several top clubs in the league including Tottenham and Arsenal. And as per the latest report, Barcelona are now also eyeing a move for him.
Barcelona have entered the competition to sign Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who is having a stellar season with 21 goals across all competitions, 17 of which are in the Premier League.
Since his £60 million move to Newcastle in 2022, Isak has been instrumental with 31 goals and 4 assists in 64 games, garnering interest from top clubs like Tottenham and Arsenal. Now, Barcelona has joined the pursuit, according to the latest reports.
Barcelona want Isak to replace Lewandowski
The Sun reports that Barcelona views Isak as the perfect successor to Robert Lewandowski. They speculate that Newcastle might be compelled to sell him to meet financial regulations.
Barcelona has reportedly scouted Isak since Christmas and sees him as a long-term attacking option. The report suggests that Isak would find it difficult to reject a move to Barcelona.
Acquiring Alexander Isak would require a substantial investment.
It’s thought that Isak would come with a price tag of approximately £90m for interested parties, yet Barcelona is willing to engage in talks with Newcastle.
However, considering Newcastle’s urgency to offload him, there might be opportunities for bargaining. Nonetheless, given Barcelona’s financial challenges, it’s uncertain if they can commit to such a hefty investment in a player.