Bomber SOS, Chelsea pounce on Isak: Newcastle adamant, the shock request

The hunt for a double-digit center forward in the Premier League continues for the Chelsea. Many names are associated with the Bluesespecially following the officialization of Enzo Maresca as the new coach, but in the last few hours one profile above all would have taken off.

The indiscretion. It’s about Alexander Isak, Newcastle striker who scored 25 goals last season and is one of the most sought-after players in Europe. According to Daily MailThe Chelsea asked for information on the class of ’99: there have been conversations between the two clubs and Blues have expressed their intention to purchase the Swedish striker. To reach a possible agreement however, i Magpies they are asking for a record sum, higher than the £115 million paid for Moises Caicedo.

According to the English tabloid at the moment the value Isak’s fee is double the £63m Newcastle paid Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022. Eddie Howe, logically, wants to retain his stars and that includes the Swedish striker, but the club knows it must comply with existing and pending profit and sustainability rules.