Football Insider claim that Newcastle United are now confident that rumoured Tottenham target Alexander Isak will stay put at the club this summer.
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Tottenham have been linked with Alexander Isak
Isak has been a massive hit at St James’ Park since swapping Real Sociedad for Newcastle two years ago and the striker has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most feared marksmen in the Premier League.
Over the last few months, a number of outlets have claimed that the Sweden international is one of the names on Ange Postecoglou’s striker wishlist (The Athletic).
There were even suggestions last week that the Lilywhites are ready to offer Richarlison and cash to the Magpies to sign the former Real Sociedad man (Gianluca Di Marzio).
Earlier this week, Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie reported that Chelsea had also stepped up their pursuit of the 24-year-old, having made contact with Newcastle over the striker’s availability.
Isak to stay put at Newcastle this summer
However, if Football Insider’s latest update is to be believed, Isak is now expected to stay put at St James’ Park for at least one more season.
The report says that the Tyneside club sold Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson to Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively before the June 30 deadline and are thus now in a relatively comfortable position with respect to the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
The publication adds that the star striker will now remain in the North East, with Eddie Howe looking to build his squad around Isak, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon.
Spurs Web Opinion
A deal for Isak was always going to prove difficult for Spurs or any other club to pull off this summer.
The only hope was that Newcastle would be forced to listen to offers due to their PSR situation, but with the deadline now passed, it is clear the striker is going nowhere.
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