Arsenal look to attack Newcastle for star striker Alexander Isak amid £100m bid rumors
Arsenal have been linked with a stunning £100million bid for Alexander Isak, and there is some truth to the rumours.
The Newcastle striker is claimed to be at the center of a transfer battle between the Gunners and north London rivals Tottenham this summer, according to Sun.
talkSPORT transfer log We previously brought you the news that the Magpies face being forced to cash in on one of their best players to raise funds for summer signings and avoid breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
Now talkSPORT football correspondent Alex Crook has confirmed there could be something big about the Magpies receiving a £100m bid from Arsenal for Isak this summer.
“I think there's more to it than (it being a rumor),” he said.
“Under current profitability and sustainability standards, in terms of Isak, it would take a huge offer because they paid £60m for him.
“The point of the PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) in their current form is that you should be seen to make a profit on your transfers.
“Therefore, there is no point in selling it for £80m, that will only be a £20m profit on the balance sheet.
“I think if someone is going to put a £100m offer on the table then Newcastle would have to make a decision. I think there is some substance to the Arsenal rumours.”
Newcastle are likely to be even more keen to cash in on the fan favorite if they finish outside the European places, currently sitting in eighth place, five points off the top six.
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Speaking of the possibility of Isak leaving Recently, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “He is an exceptional talent and no one associated with Newcastle would want to lose him.”
Isak also admitted during the international break that “if things go well, things can happen'.
The 24-year-old has scored 18 goals and provided one assist in what has been a stop-start season for the Sweden international, who has been battling a groin injury.
He was in good form in Saturday's dramatic match. 4-3 victory over West Ham, scoring two penalties and providing the assist for Harvey Barnes' first goal.
Since signing from Real Sociedad in 2022, Isak has made 58 appearances for the club and scored 28 goals in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are being linked with Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who could be seen Nick Pope sold.
