Isak

Newcastle United have agreed to sign striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for €70 million including €5m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN.

[Matt Targett](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/192929/Matt-Targett), [Nick Pope](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/161715/Nick-Pope), [Sven Botman](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/274633/Sven-Botman) and [Charlie McArthur](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/322598/charlie-mcarthur) also moving to St James' Park. [Inigo Martinez](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/165562/Iñigo-Martínez), who joined LaLiga rivals [Athletic Club](/football/team?id=93) for €32m in 2018. [Barcelona](/football/team?id=83) were closely monitoring Isak's development, and during the January transfer window the striker was also linked to other Premier League clubs, including [Arsenal](/football/team?id=359). [Players to watch in the final week of the transfer window](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4728560/ronaldoaubameyangde-jongdest-among-players-to-watch-in-the-final-week-of-the-transfer-window) [Spanish outlet El Diario Vasco](https://real-sociedad.diariovasco.com/isak-newcastle-fichaje-20220824132828-nt.html?vca=dgtk-rrss-dv&vso=tw&vmc=social&_tcode=aGc2OHMy) were the first to report the story, and sources have told ESPN that the LaLiga club are already looking for his replacement. [Newcastle United](/football/team?id=361) have agreed to sign striker [Alexander Isak](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/235662/Alexander-Isak) from [Real Sociedad](/football/team?id=89) for €70 million including €5m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN. The Premier League club have been looking to add a striker to their squad and have decided to smash their club-record transfer to land the

Newcastle have agreed a deal with the striker of tomorrow: 6ft-plus Isak is equally capable of playing as a target man or running in behind.

“The on-the-shoulder runner who aims to exploit the space in behind is back in vogue but, thanks to sports science, they’re bigger and stronger and better than ever. He performs well in effectively pressing the opposition from the front, too (that strong number in defending impact). Born in Stockholm to parents from Eritrea in north-east Africa, Isak’s goalscoring prowess has seen him compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic (another “fluid” kind of target man). Isak then spent the better part of two years flitting between Dortmund’s senior and B teams and Dutch side Willem II on loan. These players are likely to possess a smattering of skill-based moves to beat at least one defender from a standing start and a handful of shooting techniques so they can finish off chances with both placed and power finishes. So you have Isak, Tammy (Abraham), (Dusan) Vlahovic from Fiorentina, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and more. And they can change from ‘in behind’ to ‘target man’ on demand, depending on the game situation.” Isak is a streaky player in that when he’s hot, he’s really hot. [Alan Shearer on Robert Lewandowski: An old-school goalscoring machine. These are footballing unicorns — players who shouldn’t really exist but are out there if you go on into the early hours scouting talent from unknown lands (or just watch La Liga and Ligue 1 highlights, like we do). As top-level football becomes increasingly focused on attacking moves in transition, the attributes needed to play as a lone striker have gone through a rewrite. The strikers of the next decade are likely to be physically imposing athletes capable of moments of explosive speed and strength to break through high-line defences.

Newcastle United are poised to break their transfer record with the £59m acquisition of the Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad.

It seems that, after being quoted a £70m fee plus £200,000-a-week wages for Isak earlier in the summer, Ashworth has been rewarded for his patience by a more realistic deal. Providing all proceeds to plan a 22-year-old long coveted by Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, would become Newcastle’s fourth summer signing after Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett. Terms with Isak have been agreed and only the fine details of the deal with La Real remain to rubber-stamped.

Newcastle are closing in on the club-record signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, after having a £59 million offer accepted by the Liga side.

If not, he is likely to make his debut next Wednesday when the Magpies take on Liverpool at Anfield. To soften the blow, they will receive 10 per cent of any future transfer fee that Isak commands. The deal will be made official once the final details have been ironed out between all parties, but personal terms are reportedly already agreed.

Newcastle United have agreed to sign striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for €70 million including €5m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN.

[Matt Targett](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/192929/Matt-Targett), [Nick Pope](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/161715/Nick-Pope), [Sven Botman](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/274633/Sven-Botman) and [Charlie McArthur](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/322598/charlie-mcarthur) also moving to St James' Park. [Inigo Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/165562/Iñigo-Martínez), who joined LaLiga rivals [Athletic Club](/soccer/team?id=93) for €32m in 2018. [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) were closely monitoring Isak's development, and during the January transfer window the striker was also linked to other Premier League clubs, including [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359). [Players to watch in the final week of the transfer window](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4728560/ronaldoaubameyangde-jongdest-among-players-to-watch-in-the-final-week-of-the-transfer-window) [Spanish outlet El Diario Vasco](https://real-sociedad.diariovasco.com/isak-newcastle-fichaje-20220824132828-nt.html?vca=dgtk-rrss-dv&vso=tw&vmc=social&_tcode=aGc2OHMy) were the first to report the story, and sources have told ESPN that the LaLiga club are already looking for his replacement. [Newcastle United](/soccer/team?id=361) have agreed to sign striker [Alexander Isak](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235662/Alexander-Isak) from [Real Sociedad](/soccer/team?id=89) for €70 million including €5m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN. The Premier League club have been looking to add a striker to their squad and have decided to smash their club-record transfer to land the

The 22-year-old Real Sociedad player could become the club's fourth summer signing.

Negotiations for a move to Leverkusen are progressing well and a deal is expected to completed this week. It seems that, after being quoted a £70 million fee plus £200,000-a-week wages for Isak earlier in the summer, Ashworth has been rewarded for his patience by a more realistic deal. Providing all proceeds to plan a 22-year-old long coveted by Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe would become Newcastle’s fourth summer signing after Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett.

Newcastle are closing in on the club-record signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, after having a £59 million offer accepted by the Liga side.

If not, he is likely to make his debut next Wednesday when the Magpies take on Liverpool at Anfield. To soften the blow, they will receive 10 per cent of any future transfer fee that Isak commands. The deal will be made official once the final details have been ironed out between all parties, but personal terms are reportedly already agreed.

Newcastle United are poised to break their transfer record with the acquisition of the Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for an initial £59m.

It seems that, after being quoted a £70m fee plus £200,000-a-week wages for Isak earlier in the summer, Ashworth has been rewarded for his patience by a more realistic deal. Gallagher, who spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace, is also wanted by Everton and West Ham. Providing all proceeds to plan a 22-year-old long coveted by Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, would become Newcastle’s fourth summer signing after Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett.

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But there is immense talent to work on and the Premier League could suit him. He could play wide right or through the middle and few young players in La Liga were better to watch. They might have been were it not for the release clause. The Newcastle bid tabled Wednesday took everyone in the Real Sociedad dressing room by surprise. This guy had his head on Mars.' We'll stop seeing his continual stumbles, constant misplaced passes and woeful shots on goal.' Another said: 'Excellent news.

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Howe, though, was downbeat about Krafth, adding: “It doesn’t look good but I don’t know to the extent of how bad it is. Although we had a lot of it, I don’t think we penetrated enough. They will face Crystal Palace in the third round.

Newcastle have identified Alexander Isak as a solution to their offensive shortcomings - who is he and what will he bring to the side?

Should Wilson’s hamstring injury keep him out for a few matches, as expected, then Isak and [Chris Wood](https://theathletic.com/football/player/chris-wood-iSgp9Msu7cgS0rEz/) will directly compete for the central striker berth in the short term. The ratings are adjusted for the Premier League standard of a player in his position and are out of 99. Last season, across 1,992 league minutes as a striker, Isak’s carry and dribble volume was 97 out of 99, illustrating his willingness to run with the ball. Although he did so primarily as a centre-forward for Sociedad, Newcastle perhaps feel he could also do so successfully from either the left or the right positions, if he is playing alongside Wilson. Isak is quick, tall, agile and adaptable; part of a new breed of centre-forward, alongside Darwin Nunez and [Erling Haaland](https://theathletic.com/football/player/erling-haaland-UqdITFAwdmIrBQfd/). Whether that means an alternative system is unclear, but it is understood that part of the reason why there was unanimous approval among Newcastle’s recruitment team concerning Isak is because he is viewed as someone who can play across the front line. With nine goals in 37 Sweden appearances, Isak is already experienced at the top level for someone of his age. The Spanish club acquired Isak for around €10million (£8.4million, $10million) and, in 105 But why have Newcastle identified Isak as a key part of the solution to their offensive shortcomings? The 30-year-old’s injury is not serious — he is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks, although the club have not provided a timeframe — but it is the latest in a long line of fitness problems and, without Wilson, Newcastle desperately lack firepower. During two years in Germany, Isak played under four coaches and flitted between the first team and reserves, scoring only one senior goal. There is, however, a degree to which some around Newcastle accept this is a calculated gamble, like the club took with Guimaraes, in the hope that Isak fulfils his colossal potential on Tyneside.

Manager Eddie Howe expects Newcastle to make 'at least one' more signing before the transfer window closes amid speculation they are closing in on Real ...

Howe, though, was downbeat about Krafth, adding: “It doesn’t look good but I don’t know to the extent of how bad it is. Although we had a lot of it, I don’t think we penetrated enough. They will face Crystal Palace in the third round.

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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That he is only 22 years old and has plenty of potential to grow was what pushed the deal over the edge. Isak will arrive able to challenge or supplement the goal threat of Wilson, who is an outstanding striker himself but is prone to injury. They are still looking at further additions, with interest in Connor Gallagher of Chelsea still live. Perhaps they had concerns about Isak’s readiness to take the next step but Newcastle are in a totally different position. Following further talks their follow up offer of £59m, with another £3m of add-ons and 10 per cent of future sales, was accepted. A delegation from Newcastle of trusted head of recruitment Steve Nickson and director of football Dan Ashworth travelled to Spain to broker the transfer with the backing of the club’s ownership group.

Newcastle moved closer to the signing of Sweden striker Alexander Isak, who has travelled to England to complete a move from Real Sociedad.

I won’t go into any more detail on that.” With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Callum Wilson, who has been sent for a scan on a hamstring problem which has been suggested will sideline him for at least a month, Newcastle look set to further strengthen their attacking options. 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?

Newcastle are on the verge of signing Sweden striker Alexander Isak, who has travelled to England to complete a move from Real Sociedad.

"What I know about Celtic is only good things and I’m very happy to be here," he said. The record 2017 window included Romelu Lukaku’s £75m move to Manchester United and Chelsea’s £60m capture of Alvaro Morata, while Manchester City spent big on Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Benjamin Mendy and Ederson. "It’s an amazing club with good players, fans and history. Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have each spent two fees over £30m and Tottenham laid out £60m to bring striker Richarlison from Everton, while Newcastle, West Ham and Wolves have also contributed to the figure. "We will definitely not sell him in the summer. Premier League clubs have signed 135 players this summer, already more than in the 2019 or 2020 summer windows and closing on last August’s 148. I’m not sure (if there will be another bid), my concentration is with the players we have and the team. "He will not be available for the weekend. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. It is something which will be done between the clubs. I won’t go into any more detail on that." He has trained with the under-23 squad.