Arsenal are reportedly interested in making a £100million move for Alexander Isak this summer, having missed out on the opportunity to sign the Swedish striker for £37m less two years ago.
Newcastle United struck a deal worth £63m for Isak back in 2022 and have been rewarded for their investment, having seen the 24-year-old score 29 goals and register four assists in 60 games for the club.
Arsenal were said to be interested in Isak at the time of his switch to St James’ Park, though missed out on the opportunity to recruit the talented forward.
That decision is certainly looking more costly by the minute, with Isak developing into one of the most clinical players in the Premier League.
Despite the Magpies’ need to sell this summer, Howe made clear he believes his star striker will be staying put and has no desire to lose the services of the No.14.
“No one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him,” said the Newcastle boss, speaking to reporters ahead of a clash against Everton on Tuesday night.
“He’s an outstanding talent. I thought he was excellent against West Ham. He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good. His link play, his athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”
Despite the Magpies’ need to sell this summer, Howe made clear he believes his star striker will be staying put and has no desire to lose the services of the No.14.
“No one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him,” said the Newcastle boss, speaking to reporters ahead of a clash against Everton on Tuesday night.
“He’s an outstanding talent. I thought he was excellent against West Ham. He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good. His link play, his athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”
Isak last month opened up on his future on Tyneside, claiming ‘things can happen’. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Expressen, he said: “It doesn’t affect me that much.
It has been talked about many times, in many windows. I see it as just such a thing. Everyone knows that summer is coming and if things show up, things can happen, but I actually haven’t even thought about it.”
360gist.com.ng understands that Arsenal are in the market for a striker this summer. It’s believed that Mikel Arteta wants somebody who offers great versatility in his frontline, but that stance could very quickly change before the end of the season.
