Newcastle have placed a price tag of £115million on Alexander Isak as Chelsea join Arsenal in race for the striker.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have expressed interest in signing the Newcastle United amid Arsenal’s pursuit of the striker.
The 25-year-old is considered to be one of the best forwards in the Premier League on his day and we understand that he has doubts about his future at St James’ Park.
Isak wants to play for a club that consistently plays in the Champions League and challenges for trophies and he is concerned that the Magpies may not achieve that as soon as he first thought.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are keen to offer Isak a lucrative new contract to stave off the interest in his signature, but the Swedish international is currently reluctant to sign.
TEAMtalk can reveal that Chelsea have now ‘made enquiries’ about Isak’s potential availability as Enzo Maresca looks to bring in a new world-class striker at the end of the season.
Sources say that Newcastle would negotiate a potential transfer but only for a ‘monster offer,’ with Eddie Howe’s side demanding that the bidding starts at a mammoth £115million.
This would give Newcastle the funds to bring in a suitable replacement for Isak and their recruitment chiefs have already shortlisted Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres as one potential option.
Newcastle will hold all the power in negotiations over Isak even if he doesn’t sign a new contract, with his current deal being valid until 2028.
A bid of £115million would get the attention of the Newcastle hierarchy but it by no means guarantees that he would leave.
As previously reported, Arsenal have made Isak their ‘dream’ target to strengthen their attacking ranks. If Isak does look to force an exit from St James’ Park, the Gunners and Chelsea will be two teams to keep a close eye on.
The Blues do have alternatives in mind, however, and sources say that they are still keeping close tabs on Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea pushed to sign Osimhen this past summer and were locked in negotiations with his agents until the final hours of the transfer window.
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