Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their 2nd goal during the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025
Alexander Isak has been praised by a Newcastle transfer interest
Alexander Isak has been complimented by Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen - who is wanted by Newcastle in the transfer window.
Isak is one of the most desired strikers in world football right now. His relentlessness in-front of goal, leading to the Swede scoring 19 goals in 25 Premier League appearances, has put him amongst the best forwards in Europe this season and a hot commodity.
It is no surprise then that the current best team in England, who Newcastle beat in the Carabao Cup final, have their eyes on the 25-year-old. Arne Slot may be looking at Isak to be his first big signing as manager of Liverpool.
Another player who the Reds are looking at, and will face competition from Eddie Howe, is 19-year-old Bournemouth star Huijsen. The defender is experiencing his breakthrough season with the Cherries and a series of Premier League clubs are interested in the young ace who the Magpies will have to battle if they decide to firm up their heed for Huijsen
Now, with Huijsen playing against the best players in the Premier League following his transfer move from Juventus, the Spaniard put Isak in his top three strikers that put him to the test.
Speaking to ESPN, Huijsen said: "I think he's a very complete striker. Tall, fast and strong, he can dribble, shoot and pass. I think he's a very complete striker."
It's hard to argue against Huijsen's comments regarding the six-foot-four attacker. He has become the striker that defenders fear when they see him in the starting line-up. It isn't just the 19-year-old who has praised Isak as Liverpool boss Slot has also laid down his regard for the forward.
Ahead of the Carabao Cup final he said: "Looking at Newcastle, we played them twice. In the last game Isak wasn’t involved, the game before he was involved. He’s such an important player for them and an unbelievable threat.
"He has the speed that the attackers of PSG had yesterday as well, and they were more than I would’ve liked in front of Alisson in the last two games we played them."
Isak has made it clear how much he loves the city of Newcastle and the club. Following their recent cup victory over Liverpool at Wembley, it will fuel the Swedish striker with hope that the team can achieve more under Howe.