News about the ambition to “hunt” striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United emphasizes Chelsea’s ambition to strengthen the attacking squad next season. According to information published by Daily Mail, this deal will likely surpass the club’s record fee, showing Chelsea’s serious intentions in the transfer market.
Chelsea’s interest in Isak comes with a potentially large aspect, the recruitment sum could exceed £115 million, the figure they spent on Moises Caicedo. Isak’s impressive achievement of scoring 25 goals last season not only helped this young striker strengthen his reputation in the Premier League and Europe, but also significantly increased his value in the transfer market.
Currently, the media estimates that to recruit Alexander Isak, Chelsea may have to offer at least double the £63 million that Newcastle United paid to Real Sociedad in 2022.
Views from Newcastle and Chelsea’s strategy
While Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is intent on retaining key players such as Isak and Bruno Guimaraes, the club admits that every player has a (transfer) price under pressure. of the Profit and Sustainability Code.
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Although there has been speculation that Isak is close to reaching a new contract agreement with Newcastle, sources in the British media confirmed that everything is not yet finalized, which still leaves the door open for suiting clubs.
Chelsea’s desire to own Isak is part of a broader strategy to find a top scorer. The club are said to be close to signing Barcelona young talent Marc Guiu (for £5 million) but are still looking for a more experienced striker.
In addition to Isak, Chelsea explored other options such as Jonathan David, Jhon Duran, Maximilian Beier and even sent a £ 27 million offer to Atletico Madrid’s Samuel Omorodion, but was rejected. The pursuit of the Swedish striker underlines a comprehensive approach to rebuilding Chelsea’s attack, further evidenced by their continued search for a new winger, after a failed trade deal. Michael Olise case.
Chelsea ‘s aggressive transfer strategy reflects boss Todd Boehly’s clear instructions to significantly strengthen their squad, signaling an exciting summer of shopping ahead at Stamford Bridge. With strategic targets like Isak, Chelsea appear committed to not only enhancing squad depth but also securing top quality acquisitions, promising to enhance their competitive advantage in competitions. domestically and in Europe.
