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Newcastle Ready to Take Bold Step to Keep £150M-Rated Barcelona, PSG Target
The winter transfer window has closed, and for now, Alexander Isak remains with Newcastle United. Although there wasn’t much speculation about a move in January, reports suggest several clubs, including PSG, may make another push this summer.
A previous report from RMC Sport claimed PSG was ready to offer Gonçalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani, and Marco Asensio in a swap deal to bring Isak to Paris.
Liverpool has also been linked with the Swedish striker. According to Sky Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the club had already opened talks with his representatives.
The Reds were reportedly preparing a major bid for Isak, willing to break from their usual transfer strategy to sign the 25-year-old forward.
Past reports indicated that Newcastle had set Isak’s price at €180 million (£150 million), which would make him Liverpool’s record signing, surpassing the £85 million they paid for Darwin Nunez in 2022.
Newcastle prepared to back up the money truck
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GIVE ME SPORT reports that Newcastle are preparing a new contract offer for Isak, which would nearly double his salary.
The Athletic reported that Isak is happy at Newcastle and believes he can reach his goals with the club. However, he’s decided to put off discussions about a contract extension until the summer.
Despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, and especially Barcelona, Isak isn’t currently focused on his future. In the meantime, Newcastle are preparing a new contract offer to keep him, but it would take a bid well over £100 million to change their stance.
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