Newcastle United has set a daunting £150 million price tag on striker Alexander Isak, effectively making it clear that only a Premier League record offer will pry the Swedish forward from their ranks. The Magpies, reportedly uninterested in selling, would demand in excess of £150m (€181m/$189m) for Isak, according to sources close to the club.
Isak’s remarkable form in the 2023-24 season, where he has netted 32 Premier League goals, has attracted interest from several top clubs, with Arsenal at the forefront. The Gunners, who have struggled to find a consistent goal scorer since the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, are among the most heavily linked clubs with Isak. Despite a significant investment in Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal remains in search of a more prolific striker to bolster their title ambitions.
However, competition for Isak’s signature could be fierce, with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and potentially Liverpool also monitoring the striker’s situation closely. Liverpool’s interest is particularly fueled by the speculation surrounding Mohamed Salah’s potential departure from Anfield.
Despite the growing attention from Europe’s elite clubs, Isak has shown no signs of wanting to leave Newcastle. Speaking during the November international break, Isak stated, I am fully focused on my task at Newcastle, and we will have a fantastic season. There are still great opportunities ahead. I have no thoughts about anything else.
Newcastle’s hefty asking price signals their confidence in retaining their star player for the foreseeable future, even as elite clubs circle the Swedish international.