Newcastle United are reportedly looking to sign two strikers before replacing Alexander Isak in the final days of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Newcastle United are working on two deals, and they will not let Alexander Isak leave the club until they have brought in replacements. The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle and Liverpool are hoping to sign him.
The Swedish international has already made it clear that he wants to join the Premier League champions, but Newcastle are adamant that they will not let him leave unless they have quality alternatives. They have been linked with multiple strikers, but so far they have failed to get the deals done. They are hoping to sign players like Yoane Wissa from Brentford and Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid, as per the latest reports.
It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the required quality before letting their star striker depart. Isak has been an exceptional performer for Newcastle since joining the club. He is undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the Premier League right now. His departure would be a massive blow for the team. Liverpool are looking to sign him before the window closes. They are in desperate need of another quality attacker after sanctioning the departures of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz.
Newcastle United do not want to weaken the squad
Newcastle have secured Champions League qualification for this season and they managed to lift a trophy last year. They are looking to build on that success and they do not want to lose key players. Selling someone like Isak would send out the wrong message about their ambitions. It is no surprise that Newcastle are being difficult regarding his exit.
Players like Wissa and Sorloth will certainly help them strengthen, and it remains to be seen whether Newcastle can add quality strikers before the deadline. They have already sanctioned the departure of Callum Wilson and are currently short of attacking options. They need at least a couple of reliable signings before the window closes, especially if Isak forces a move.
The Swedish international is currently on strike and has refused to play for Newcastle.