Alexander Isak is hopeful of a Barcelona swap (Photograph by George Wooden/Getty Pictures)
Barcelona’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken a positve flip – with studies in Spain claiming the Newcastle United striker is actively pushing for a transfer to Camp Nou this summer time.
The 25-year-old’s future at St James’ Park seems unsure, notably if Newcastle fail to safe Champions League soccer subsequent season. In response to El Nacional, Isak has already turned down approaches from each Arsenal and Liverpool as he holds out for a dream swap to Barcelona, who’re very eager.
Nevertheless, a deal received’t come straightforward. Newcastle are reportedly demanding at the least €180 million for the Sweden worldwide, which is a charge that might show a significant stumbling block for Barcelona whose monetary points are well-documented.
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Regardless of this, membership president Joan Laporta is alleged to be “prepared to do the whole lot doable” to land the prolific ahead, who’s seen as the best long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.
Isak has been in red-hot type this season, netting 22 targets and offering 5 assists in 31 appearances.
Liverpool are additionally conserving tabs on the state of affairs, reportedly viewing Isak as a possible alternative for Darwin Nunez. Following his standout show in opposition to Man United in December, Jamie Carragher even declared on Sky Sports activities: “He’s the very best striker within the Premier League proper now, and he’s, I don’t suppose it’s really shut proper now, I believe he’s the true standout.”
What has Alexander Isak mentioned about transferring away from Newcastle United?
In November, Isak was quizzed on the hyperlinks away from St James’ Park, and he mentioned: “All through my profession, I’ve by no means talked about or actually commented on the transfer rumours through the season. There have been many such years the place it has been talked about. It doesn’t have an effect on me.
“I’m commenting on my state of affairs in Newcastle, and I’ve by no means had any downside there. I’m absolutely centered on my activity there and that we’ll have a implausible season. There are nonetheless nice alternatives for that. I’ve no ideas about the rest.”
Isak then responded to claims suggesting his representatives are rising pissed off with Newcastle after contract talks. Requested immediately about this, he added: “The one factor I can say is that numerous info and rumours usually come out. A lot of what I learn just isn’t true. In order that’s about all I can say about the entire thing.”
