Newcastle to demand £115m from Chelsea or Arsenal for Isak

Chelsea and Arsenal will face a hefty £115m bid to land Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old Swedish striker has attracted huge interest due to his impressive performances, and the Magpies are adamant on their price tag, stating that negotiations will only begin with a ‘monster offer’ above that amount. Both clubs are interested in strengthening their attacking options, and Isak is a priority target for Arsenal as well. However, Newcastle are in a strong negotiating position as Isak's current contract expires in 2028, allowing them to dictate terms even if he does not sign an extension.
This situation places Chelsea and Arsenal in a competitive race for the striker, highlighting the financial challenges involved in acquiring top talent in the Premier League.
Since his arrival at Newcastle United in 2022, Alexander Isak has shown a remarkable evolution in his performance, becoming one of the most outstanding strikers in the Premier League. In the 2023/2024 season, Isak scored 22 goals in 35 Premier League games, averaging 0.63 goals per game.
It remains to be seen whether Maresca's Chelsea are willing to stay in the race for the Swede as Nicolas Jackson's performances this season have been outstanding, while Arsenal lack a number 9 and are more likely to be keen to bolster their attack.