According to reports, Barcelona management have decided to try to acquire Alexander Isak in order to bolster their attacking alternatives before the summer transfer market opens.
According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan club has made the Newcastle United striker their top priority, with both head coach Xavi Hernandez and sports director Deco supporting the move.
Isak’s Premier League performances have impressed Barcelona’s management, who are eager to bolster their team with a prolific goal scorer.
Despite Newcastle’s injury problems and patchy play, the Swedish international has been a key player for the team this season, scoring ten goals or more.
Given Barcelona’s financial limitations, discussions will rely on Newcastle’s willingness to accept player-exchange agreements or structured payment arrangements in order to reduce the total cost.
However, Newcastle is still hesitant to let go of their star striker, who signed a deal that runs until 2028 and moved from Real Sociedad for a club-record amount in 2022.
Isak is seen by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is nearing the end of his career despite continuing to score goals.
According to reports, Barcelona would need to sell some players in order to make money for the purchase; players like Ferran Torres and Raphinha are mentioned as possible exits.
Even if the La Liga powerhouses are still hopeful of making a deal, Premier League teams like Arsenal, who have also been keeping an eye on Isak’s condition, will be fierce rivals.
As Barcelona prepares its summer transfer strategy, more information is anticipated to surface in the upcoming weeks.
