Newcastle set definitive asking price for Alexander Isak: Report

12/29/2024 05:00 AM

The Magpie's have set the figure they'd be willing to accept to sell the Swede.

Newcastle United have set an asking price of over £150 million for Alexander Isak as interest in the Swedish striker intensifies, according to The Telegraph's Luke Edwards, meaning the club would be willing to part ways with the striker for that figure.

The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form this season, scoring 11 goals in 16 Premier League matches, trailing only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Cole Palmer in the league's scoring charts.

Newcastle acquired Isak in 2022 from Real Sociedad for a then-club-record £63 million, and his performances since have more than justified the hefty fee.

With 42 Premier League goals in just 60 starts, Isak has quickly become one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe. His exceptional run of form, which includes seven goals in his last five league appearances, has lifted Newcastle from 12th to fifth in the table.

The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all monitoring the forward, with Arsenal's interest in Isak being long-standing and widely known. Liverpool may also enter the fray if Mohamed Salah opts against extending his contract.

All of that said, Newcastle remain steadfast in their desire to retain their star player, particularly as his contract runs until 2028. Manager Eddie Howe made the club's position clear after Newcastle's 4–0 victory over Ipswich Town on December 21.

"There's no part of me or anyone at Newcastle that wants to let Alex go," Howe said. "I would love for him to contribute to us winning a trophy."

Despite Newcastle's public stance and hefty asking price, challenges remain and a sale cannot be ruled out at all. Earlier in the season, contract talks with Isak's representatives broke down, with the striker expressing concerns over Newcastle's progress and the absence of Champions League football.

While Newcastle's brass believes a new deal is unnecessary given Isak's long-term contract and top-earner status, there is acknowledgment that any significant offer might test their resolve and a disgruntled Isak might request a trade himself.

The Daily Mail also notes that Newcastle's financial constraints under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) add another layer of complexity to this saga. Although the club insists it does not need to sell, the hierarchy has previously acknowledged that "every player has his price," which has reportedly unsettled some within the squad, and following this report seems to be the truth with NUFC setting a price on their most valuable player.