Arsenal dealt transfer blow as Newcastle set INSANE Isak asking price

Cameron Smith

24 May 2024 07:30 BST
3 min read

Newcastle United have reportedly placed an asking price of over €210 million on Alexander Isak’s head following interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal.

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The Sweden international has shone since moving to St James’ Park in 2022, with only Erling Haaland (27) and Cole Palmer (22) registering more than his 21 league goals during the 2023-24 English top flight season.

His form on Tyneside has attracted significant interest from Arsenal, but Newcastle are determined to retain the services of their star man.

According to The Telegraph, Isak is not for sale this summer and is regarded as a crucial player in the Magpies’ future project.

Reports in the media have previously suggested that Newcastle would consider selling the 24-year-old if they receive an offer of €105m (£90m). However, The Telegraph have revealed it would take at least €210m (£180m) to even discuss a potential summer exit.

Furthermore, Isak’s contract at St James’ Park runs until 2028, meaning a departure is regarded as extremely unlikely as things stand.

Arsenal legends want Alexander Isak

Former Arsenal stars Paul Merson and Ian Wright have both admitted that signing Isak would be a huge coup for the Gunners.

Writing in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson admitted: “They [Newcastle] are a massive team, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some of their stars moved on to win trophies. If Arsenal sign a striker like Isak, I think they go to another level.”

As for Wright, he told Premier League Productions (via The Mirror): “There is a lot of talk about what’s happening with Isak at Newcastle. You look at Isak, you could say, 'yeah [you'd take him]' You could probably see somebody like him at Arsenal the way he plays.

“The way he can link up. The way Mikel would want him to play in that team if it was him or a player of that stature. But we need somebody, first and foremost, who is going to take the half-chance.”