Newcastle try to sign mega-money “powerhouse”

Newcastle UnitedThe breath of property disappeared last weekend, s Bournemouth start riots in St. James’ Park and emerge as 4-1 winners.

Sometimes you just have to put your hands up. Either way, the Magpies cruised through the festive period and boasted a nine-game winning streak before the Cherries came to town.

It’s all relative. Newcastle went into the top four and also disappeared Arsenal at the Emirates to restore Tyneside’s two-goal lead in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Alexander Isak was canceled out by Andoni Iraola’s defense, but that had to happen sometime. The last few months have been absolutely breathtaking.

The importance of Alexander Isak at Newcastle

When Newcastle paid a club record £63m for Isaac’s signing, there was a general sense of awe on Tyneside. It was a significant amount, yes, but Isak had the ability to become one of the best scorers in the business.

He may have had injury problems throughout his England career, but Isak simply got better and better under Howe’s wing and is now regarded as “the best goalscorer in the Premier League” – according to Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragherat least.

The experience of the past few years has instilled in United’s fan base a sense of belonging, a sense of determination among the top teams of the Premier League and Europe. Start of the 2024/25 campaign. it didn’t reflect an overarching vision, sure, but Isak stepped up over the past few months and scored at an absurd rate.

He reminded everyone that he is one of the deadliest, silkiest and most elegant strikers in the game, gifted with incredible striking skills, but also a link-up game and an intelligence that goes beyond just the marksman.

It is only natural that Europe’s elite teams are lining up to secure the prized signature of the Swede, with Arsenal in particular known to have a strong interest.

Newcastle will be hoping they can tie Isak down to a big new deal at St. James’ Park, but if they fail, sporting director Paul Mitchell is already laying the groundwork to sign a successor.

Newcastle appoint Isaac’s successor

Eddie Howe he assembled one of the best Premier League squads of the last three years, molding a mediocre team into one with potential at the top of the European and domestic game.

Isak’s sale is not something the Toon want to consider, but if it happens this year or next year, is as much as 150 million pounds were floating around.

As such, Newcastle would have the means to make a first class replacement, and Viktor Gyokeres is the man at the top of the shopping list.

According to Football TransfersUnited have effectively held fresh talks for the Sporting Lisbon striker who has been free to score goals as they continue to sweat over Isak’s future.

Gyokeres, Isak’s Sweden team-mate, has a €100m (around £85m) release clause in his contract, but it is understood the defending Portuguese champions would be willing to negotiate a lower price at the end of the season.

What Viktor Gyokeres would bring to Newcastle

Callum Wilson is out of contract at the end of the season, but Gyokeres would not agree to a Tyneside deal that would be second fiddle to Isak.

And indeed, why would you? The 26-year-old has been in devastating form since joining Sporting Lisbon in 2023. leaves Coventry City for £17m.

Last year, Reporter Harry de Cosemo he called him “one of the most feared strikers in Europe” and it’s clear to see why, with the marksman’s pace, strength and power in front of goal, it all adds up to some pretty lofty conversations.

Sporting won the Portuguese first league last season, and Gyokeres was key, scoring 43 goals and 15 assists over 50 matches in all competitions. Comparing his stats in the Portuguese League to Isak’s (in the Premier League) this season, it’s very easy to see why he is so highly regarded and why Howe wants him to lead the line, should Isak leave.

Of course, you’d think that Isak would be able to raise his level if he performed in Portugal, a seemingly inferior league in terms of overall quality, but it still points to an exciting future for Gyokeres should he move to Newcastle.

Not only a clinical striker, he is creative, combative and mobile, possessing all the qualities that would be required to fit into a dynamic and energetic Newcastle team.

What’s more, he proved he can do it on the biggest stage and against the biggest opposition, scoring an incredible hat-trick in November as Ruben Amorim’s former side defeated Manchester City in the Champions League.

Hailed as the “mighty” number nine data analyst Ben MattinsonEverything is in Gyokeres’ favour, and while Newcastle would no doubt have to struggle with some big names to sign him, they could be tempted by their countryman’s success in Howe’s system and could emulate him.