Newcastle will demand a Premier League record fee for Alexander Isak, according to reports.
telegraph Claim the Magpies have slapped a £150m price tag on their star striker and tried to fend off interest in a January transfer.
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That would break the current Premier League record of £115m Chelsea Pay for Moises Caicedo.
This is the same figure that Newcastle quoted the Blues in the summer to ward off transfer interest.
Isak is the hottest striker in the top flight at the moment, scoring seven goals in his last five matches.
Only Mohamed Salah [16], Erling Haaland [13]And Cole Palmer [12] Isak has scored more than 11 so far this campaign.
Newcastle are keen to keep hold of the striker amid strong interest from Premier League rivals.
Arsenal The Sweden international has been the club most linked with, but is likely to be left out of that price tag.
TalkSport understands Newcastle are under pressure to sell due to profit and sustainability pressures [PSR].
we are As reported earlier this month The club are ready to make an offer for Bruno Guimaraes amid interest from Man City.
Issac is one of their prized assets that could draw bids once the transfer window opens
TalkSPORT host Henry Winter told Sunday Edition: “Where did they get the picture? Where will you get £150m from? He has three years left on his contract.
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“£150m is a nice round figure, but there are issues with PSR too, they went through that with Elliott Anderson.
“If it’s £150m, where do the negotiations start? Arsenal should be interested as they need a center forward and have a budget of 80 million for a top striker. Where would you go with 150 million pounds?
“Basically I think Isak won’t leave.”
Will enter the field against Newcastle on December 30 Manchester United At Old Trafford.
