Newcastle is interested in signing Nicolas Jackson as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak, Talksport understands.
The Chelsea striker was added to the club’s transfer shortlist.
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After Isak has informed the magpie, it comes that he wants to leave St. James’ Park.
The Swedish international did not travel to Singapore for Newcastle’s Pre season tour in Asia.
Isak currently has three years in his contract, but negotiations on a new deal have stalled.
The breakdown of the talks followed the demands for wages worth £ 300,000 per week.
In the meantime, Liverpool turned to Newcastle to sketch her willingness to pay a British record fee for the striker.
The Saudi Pro League team, Al Hilal, are also interested in the 25-year-old, who is £ 150 million by his current club worth £ 150 million.
With Isak’s future that are unsure, Eddie Howe and his employees have started to examine potential compensation in advance.
Jackson is the latest name that has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Chelsea last season.
These strikes took its overall balance to 30 in 81 appearances for the blues since they signed by Villarreal in 2023.
The Senegal star still has eight years with his contract, but will be pending in the next season against the new signs of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
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Manchester United and Aston Villa are also possible for the 24-year-old.
Both clubs monitor Jackson’s situation on the Stamford Bridge.
Who could replace Isak for Newcastle?
In the meantime, Newcastle was also associated with Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko.
The Toon Army also saw a £ 25 million for Brentford’s rejection of Yoane Wissa.
Since then, they have been informed by the bees that Wissa is not for sale this summer.
It leaves Anthony Elanga as Howe’s only first team signing in the current window.
The winger, who is an international teammate from Isak, arrived from Nottingham Forest for £ 55 million in the early this month.
Elanga scored six goals and added 11 templates in 38 Premier League appearances last season.