Alexander Isak: Newcastle could be forced to accept offer for star – sources
Newcastle United do not want to sell Alexander Isak this summer – but may be forced to if they need to balance their books, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Magpies want to keep Isak, 24, beyond this season and will rebuff offers.
However, following years of heavy spending under the PiF-lead ownership at St James’ Park, the club may be forced to sanction sales of some of their biggest stars to abide by profit and sustainability rules.
One of these key players could be Isak, who has garnered a swathe of interest from Premier League clubs.
Newcastle United do not want to sell Alexander Isak this summer
Well-placed sources have told Football Insider (3 April) that Tottenham have joined Arsenal in the race for the Sweden international.
It is believed that if the Magpies do part with Isak, they will go to the market to seek a replacement as the club deem Callum Wilson too unreliable due to his frequent injury issues.
Football Insider revealed (19 March) that Eddie Howe’s side are set to target a young striker in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle were unable to make any signings in the January transfer window due to PSR constraints, but they are expected to be active in the market in the summer.
Sources have told Football Insider (5 April) that they have placed defenders Marc Guehi, Lloyd Kelly and Robin Le Normand on their target list for this summer.
Newcastle sit eighth in the Premier League table after their 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Everton on Tuesday (2 April).
They are next set to play Fulham away from home on Saturday afternoon (6 April).
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