Alexander Isak

Eddie Howe's pursuit of two-footed Sweden striker had seemed futile when quoted £76m but he has now landed his ideal centre-forward.

The 30-year-old is currently ruled out for three to four weeks with a hamstring injury, but has been sidelined for several months in each of his previous two seasons on Tyneside. He will drop into space behind the main striker as well as lead the line if asked to do so. Isak might not be quite as clinical as Wilson but he can do things the older man cannot. At a recruitment meeting in late spring, when player shortlists were drawn up, Isak was the unanimous choice of all the main players in recruitment with manager Eddie Howe and chief scout Steve Nickson both insisting to the board that he was the ideal player for them. At the age he is now, there are plenty of potential upsides. Isak has played most of his football in a central role, but often drifts out wide.

Newcastle United have been linked with many strikers over the summer transfer window, but a move for Alexander Isak is looking positive.

Overall, FM22 predicts that Isak could be a fantastic fit for Newcastle, with the striker adapting perfectly to the Premier League and scoring 24 goals in his first season at the club. The Magpies found no success in the cups though, exiting both competitions early. This is what Newcastle's best XI looked like at the end of the 2022/23 season as predicted by Football Manager 2022: To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2022 editor to arrange for the Swedish forward to join Newcastle this season. Isak and Saint-Maximin both earned the player of the match award four times, whilst no one played more games than the Swedish striker. Howe's side finished joint on points with Arsenal in sixth, but only missed out on goal difference. 62% of Isak's shots were on target for Newcastle, but most impressively, Isak outscored his expected goals massively, with his xG in all competitions 10.75. [Newcastle have offered a club-record transfer fee of up to £58 million](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-advanced-talks-sign-24842233) for the Sweden international, and talks are currently ongoing between the two clubs in Spain. Ryan Fraser and Allan Saint-Maximin started on either wing, whilst Fabian Schar partnered Sven Botman in defence. The 22-year-old scored in his side's 4-1 loss to Barcelona last week. In those 41 games, Isak scored an amazing 24 goals, also managing four assists. With the addition of Isak and his goals, Newcastle ended the season in seventh place, meaning they would play in the Europa Conference League for the following season.

Newcastle United are going to gamble on Alexander Isak as the 22-year-old edges closer to signing for the Magpies.

If he doesn’t deliver goals, the deal could be considered a flop. It’s a huge figure, but that’s the premium you sadly pay for attacking players. However, it is considered a ‘calculated’ one. We’ve seen two £30million plus deals so far, but this is the first mega deal. Newcastle are going to pay an initial £59million that could rise to £63million with add-ons. The deal is compared to the Bruno Guimaraes signing in January, which was also considered a calculated gamble.

Newcastle United are signing Alexander Isak and the Real Sociedad striker has now arrived on Tyneside to complete his big-money move.

[taking to Twitter in the early hours of this morning](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1562593052232802304) to state that Isak is already in the North East. [Diario Vasco](/en-gb/2022/08/24/report-newcastle-sign-48000-a-week-man-who-alan-shearer-once-called-magnificent/) – a local newspaper in San Sebastian – reported on Wednesday that Isak is heading to Newcastle for around €70million (£59million). This is a major signal of intent from Newcastle and with the deal expected to be done very soon, Newcastle could have their striker for years to come.

Alexander Isak is travelling to Newcastle to undergo a medical ahead of his £58m move from Real Sociedad.

Newcastle United are close to signing highly-rated Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak but how do his numbers compare with the strikers currently at Eddie ...

Newcastle United's recruitment team were in full agreement when it came to a swoop for Alexander Isak and a key reason for that has been identified.

Newcastle are signing Alexander Isak for £60m but Eddie Howe was keeping quiet after a Carabao Cup slog v Tranmere.

Alexander Isak is flying into Newcastle to complete his medical ahead of a club record £60million move from Real Sociedad, talkSPORT understands.The.

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Newcastle are set to break their transfer record to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak, who had previously been linked with moves to Arsenal and ...

[Arsenal](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/arsenal-fc) seriously considered a move for the 6ft 4in forward last season, though were put off by Sociedad's asking price, while [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) thought about an approach after failing in their attempts to lure Erling Haaland to Old Trafford. [Newcastle to smash transfer record to sign striker that Arsenal and Man Utd wanted](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-transfer-news-alexander-isak-27822884) [Newcastle United's](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/newcastle-united-fc) history with his transfer fee eclipsing the £40million spent on Joelinton back in 2019.

Newcastle transfer news and rumours on Alexander Isak, Joao Pedro, James Maddison, Martin Dubravka and more.

Dubravka is seen as an alternative to Kevin Trapp and Yann Sommer, who United had pushed for in order to provide competition for David de Gea following the departure of Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [The Athletic reports](https://theathletic.com/3537280/2022/08/25/alexander-isak-newcastle-medical-transfer/?source=emp_shared_article). [Eddie Howe](/topic/eddie-howe) made building from the back his priority early in the window, with the signing of goalkeeper Nick Pope [already looking to be an inspired addition from Burnley](/sport/football/eddie-howe-nick-pope-newcastle-brighton-graham-potter-b2144590.html). “We were looking at the attacking areas of the pitch, I don’t think that’s a huge secret. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. I won’t go into any more detail on that.” [Sky Sports News report](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12679712/joao-pedro-newcastle-make-30m-bid-for-watford-forward) that Watford rejected Newcastle’s opening offer of £15m for the 20-year-old, but the Hornets have yet to respond to the second bid. [according to the Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/02/newcastle-fail-bid-leicester-james-maddison-transfer-window), while the Foxes also stand firm amid Chelsea’s interest in defender Wesley Fofana. Isak would break Newcastle’s transfer record, previously set when they signed [Bruno Guimaraes](/topic/bruno-guimaraes) from Lyon in January. The 22-year-old, who was once a transfer target of Arsenal, is expected to arrive in England today for a medical and to agree personal terms, [Newcastle United](/topic/newcastle-united) fan, with the club extending their unbeaten start to the Premier League season by drawing 3-3 with Manchester City, [securing progress in the Carabao Cup](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chris-wood-jamaal-lascelles-league-two-karl-darlow-newcastle-b2152084.html), and plotting some serious moves in the transfer market.

The Magpies are edging closer to completing a deal worth up to £60million for the Real Sociedad forward after reports this week confirmed personal terms ...

None of his goals last season were headers, and his last such goal came back in February 2021. He’s also a strong presser without possession too, something you might have expected given the solidity of Sociedad last season. It’s no coincidence that in the La Liga campaign prior when Sociedad seemed to approach games with more attacking freedom, scoring the fifth most La Liga goals, Isak netted 17 times. Although he did net a further four in European competitions, taking his season tally to a combined ten. Real Sociedad enjoyed a strong domestic campaign, finishing sixth in La Liga. Less efficient finishing combined with some bad luck is likely to be the explanation there.

A deal for Alexander Isak is edging closer after the Swedish forward landed in Newcastle earlier this afternoon.

Alexander Isak has landed in Newcastle to complete his £58million record move from Real Sociedad. Alexander Isak has landed in Newcastle ahead of his £58m switch from Real Sociedad. Alexander Isak arrives in Newcastle ahead of finalising club record transfer from Real Sociedad

Newcastle United are moving closer to completing a club-record £58m move for Alexander Isak and the Real Sociedad star ticks so many boxes for Eddie Howe.

Isak made just 13 appearances at Dortmund, a case of the right player at the wrong time during a turbulent period where the Bundesliga giants had four coaches in little more than a year, but, tellingly, the Swede learned a lot from his time in Germany. It is also worth noting that Isak, a calm figure who prefers to let his football do the talking, has vast experience of adapting to a number of different leagues over the years, which is a real bonus. Also, like Newcastle's other big-money boys, Isak is a player who can grow with the club at just 22 years of age as the Magpies bid to one day play in Europe and challenge the established order. Howe, obviously, sought a forward who would improve his side and a character who would not disrupt the dressing room, whether that was with his personality or salary demands, but Newcastle also wanted to strike the right deal financially as the club look to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability regulations. Bringing in more firepower was Newcastle United's priority at the start of the window, but Eddie Howe stressed the club had to sign the 'right' player after a deal for Hugo Ekitike fell through. Isak may not have had a vintage campaign last season, but only four players aged 23 and under have scored more goals in Europe's top seven leagues in the last four years than the Sweden international.

Alexander Isak is expected to arrive on Tyneside to undergo a medical subject to personal terms being finalised for his proposed transfer to Newcastle ...

[Read more on why Isak should suit Howe’s high-pressing Newcastle](https://theathletic.com/3534260/2022/08/25/alexander-isak-newcastle-analysis/). [Wolves](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/), if they are able to push through the signing before Friday’s midday registration cut-off. [Matt Targett](https://theathletic.com/football/player/matt-targett-STkbFQcBPiwIK4dJ/), [Nick Pope](https://theathletic.com/football/player/nick-pope-4ObCyTd1SVJaW4Kn/) and [Sven Botman](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sven-botman-oC2Uvw0vxDoql7Y3/). [Allan Saint-Maximin](https://theathletic.com/football/player/allan-saint-maximin-8LRuWjkymvyPeHIs/), [Miguel Almiron](https://theathletic.com/football/player/miguel-almiron-z6Egcs7oC7jkDz9q/), [Joe Willock](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joe-willock-kU7m2KOoJhbDIdwg/) and [Joelinton](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joelinton-PoFBCNiMPFwgTqrb/) also carry possession well, so Isak should complement their style. [Callum Wilson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/callum-wilson-MEfHKY5iTCEw3BQF/). [Bruno Guimaraes](https://theathletic.com/football/player/bruno-guimaraes-V37ZKsSxbOJRHxeY/), who joined the club from Lyon, and [Joelinton](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joelinton-PoFBCNiMPFwgTqrb/), who moved from Hoffenheim.

Newcastle, flush with cash following last season's takeover by an investment fund linked to the Saudi Arabian government, have bet big on the Swedish striker, ...

They’re building something exciting under Eddie Howe and the acquisition of a talent as promising as Isak only adds to that. La Real have included a sell-on clause in the deal. A Swedish international, he has 37 caps for his country.

Callum Wilson coming off late on against Manchester City will have been a concern for every Newcastle fan. Despite his injury issues, Wilson has scored 22 ...

The player has flown in from Spain to put the final touches to a reported club-record £60million transfer.

I won’t go into any more detail on that.” Should the club’s latest deal be completed in time, Isak, who turns 23 in September, could be available to make his debut in Sunday’s Premier League match at Wolves. Newcastle moved closer to the signing of Sweden striker Alexander Isak, who has travelled to England to complete a move from Real Sociedad.

Newcastle look all but set to smash their transfer record for a signing with the acquisition of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.

“It all depends on how the money is invested,” he says. “To be honest, in Spain the amount paid by the player has caused a great surprise,” says Ordas. “Isak's departure has been a surprise not only because of the money paid. But How have his three years at the club been viewed by Sociedad fans? Howe has favoured a 4-3-3 formation which has seen them unbeaten in their first three Premier League matches including holding reigning champions Manchester City to a thrilling 3-3 draw. But what will Newcastle be getting for their money?

Join in as CBS Sports provides the latest updates from around the world and what they mean for your favorite teams. Newcastle United are close to getting one of ...

The electric right winger would bring a new threat to the Manchester United lineup allowing a way to move on from Cristiano Ronaldo potentially. With Kalidou Koulibaly suspended this week, Chelsea would like to complete the transfer sooner than later, but Leicester have been firm in their resolve. The Red Devils have reportedly offered €80 million, but according to The Athletic, Ajax's asking price is at €100 million. Currently training with the U-23s, Brenden Rodgers has been firm in his stance to not play Fofana while interest from Chelsea looms. The veteran figures to provide depth in attack behind Dusan Vlahovic. These are the deals that are happening, or at least on the verge of getting done.

Alexander Isak joined Real Sociedad from Borussia Dortmund three years ago and has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances; striker has also scored nine goals in ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. However, the Championship club are under no pressure to sell as Pedro still has three years remaining on his contract. Isak has been at Real Sociedad since the summer of 2019, when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund, and has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances - including one in the 4-1 La Liga defeat to Barcelona on Sunday.

The Magpies are reportedly set to break their transfer record as the transfer window enters its final week.

“The people that come through that door are only going to add quality to the squad.” Taylor sees the move for Isak as an indication of where the Magpies hierarchy will take the club in the future as they look to challenge for major honours. The Magpies are closing in on a deal to bring the Sweden international to Tyneside after making a decisive move on Tuesday afternoon.

Alexander Isak has arrived in the north east of England as he closes in on becoming ...

Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). The player himself is keen on moving to St James’ Park, although Everton, Wolves, Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Leeds pose competition. Despite falling short of triggering the clause, Newcastle’s bid was seen as too much to turn down. [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/antony-to-united-aubameyang-to-chelsea-arsenal-to-move/id1618416642?i=1000576954588) to download the episode in full! [transfer](https://www.90min.com/categories/transfer) from Real Sociedad. [Transfers](https://www.90min.com/categories/transfer)