Newcastle to smash transfer record to sign striker that Arsenal and Man Utd wanted
dailystar.co.ukNewcastle are ready to smash their transfer record to sign Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad who has previously been linked to their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United.
The 6ft 4in forward has managed 44 goals for his La Liga side since leaving Borussia Dortmund back in 2019 - scoring once across his two domestic outings this season.
The 22-year-old, who earned rave reviewers for his performances at Euro 2020 last year, is set to cost Eddie Howe's side a mammoth fee in the region of £60million according to the Athletic. READ MORE: Newcastle star Dan Burn forced off by teammate after 'friendly fire' moment That is a large chunk more than the club paid for Joelinton back in 2019, with the Brazilian forward turned midfielder costing them £40m from Hoffenheim.Daily Star Sport understood back in March that United entered the race for Isak having realised that they could not beat Manchester City to the signing of Erling Haaland.
Arsenal had been linked with a move for the towering striker a few months earlier, but were said to be put off by his then-£75m release clause with his contract running until 2026. Where will Newcastle finish in the Premier League table this season?
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