Alexander Isak transfer chase takes fresh twist as Newcastle star agrees exit
Newcastle have seen speculation ramp up regarding Alexander Isak’s future but the Magpies are instead looking to offoad Miguel Almiron, who could return to the MLS
Newcastle are close to negotiating the sale of Miguel Almiron – who is willing to leave the club this month.
The Magpies are assessing their squad throughout the January transfer window as they look to remain compliant with the PSR rules. A lot of speculation has centred around their biggest names, particularly Alexander Isak, but they have no interest in parting with their star man.
Instead they’re looking to sell off some of their fringe players to raise capital with Almiron likely to move on in the coming weeks. Atlético Mineiro and Atlanta United are two clubs to have made approaches for the 30-year-old in the market.
Atlético Mineiro have seen a €7.5million (£6.3m) bid for the Paraguay international turned down by Newcastle – Eddie Howe’s side want around €9.7m (£8.1m) before they sanction any sale. Radio Itatiaia report Atlanta United are getting close to that figure as they bid to bring their former player, who left for Newcastle in 2019. Almiron himself has given the ‘green light’ to return to the MLS outfit.
Back in the summer, in an effort to raise funds, Newcastle allowed the likes of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to depart as they both headed to Premier League rivals.
Almiron’s imminent departure means that the Magpies are unlikely to allow any more of their forwards to depart. Newcastle will demand at least £150m if they are ever to part with Isak, who is more likely to be the subject of summer interest, as they look to fend off interested parties.
The Swede has been linked with the likes of Arsenal as they bid to sort out their issues in the final third. Isak has just scored for the eighth game running with Newcastle looking to make a return to the Champions League.
Howe has talked up his striker, insisting he has huge room for growth with many tipping him to become one of the world’s elite forwards with time very much on his side.
The Newcastle boss said: “There is a lot more to come from him. Our job is to help him deliver that. Of course the main responsibility is for Alex to keep his focus, ignore the plaudits and keep helping the team not be selfish. It is about Newcastle and he plays his part.”
