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Newcastle secure the Swedish striker, whose contract runs until June 30, 2028.
FC Barcelona's objectives for next season include the signing of a centre forward. Regardless of the future of Robert Lewandowski, the Catalan club is clear that one of the biggest financial efforts must focus on strengthening the position of the '9'.
The list of candidates to sign for Barça includes names such as Erling Haaland, Viktor Gyökeres and Rafa Leao; but they also have Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in the Blaugrana's orbit. After his good performances at Borussia Dortmund and Real Sociedad, the Swede headed to the Premier League in the summer of 2022 for 70 million euros.
The Catalans have always kept him on the radar, due to his age, projection and performance. We must not forget that last season - after a year of adaptation in England in which he scored eleven goals - he closed it with 25 goals in 40 games. This season he is on track to get close to the same records, since his eleven goals place him as the fourth highest scorer in the competition, behind Salah (17), Haaland (14) and Cole Palmer (12).
However, his price is more than prohibitive and makes it difficult for FC Barcelona to undertake the operation this summer. According to 'The Guardian', Newcastle values Isak at more than 150 million pounds, which would be more than 180 million euros at the exchange rate. A figure that is totally unaffordable for the Catalan club, due to the delicate financial situation it has been experiencing for years.
The Swedish striker signed a six-year contract in the summer of 2022, which means he is tied to Newcastle until June 30, 2028. The Magpies have no intention of selling him for a cheap, but Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool are closely monitoring the deal.
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