Newcastle will do everything in their power to keep Alexander Isak away from the clutches of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Chelsea have made an initial inquiry for the Sweden striker but, given that club’s problems with meeting profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), there is considerable doubt at St James’ Park that they would be capable of paying a sum possibly well in excess of £100m for the 24-year-old.
Despite making it clear that Chelsea would need to break the record £115m they invested in prising Moisés Caicedo away from Brighton last August, Newcastle have no real desire to sell a striker around whom their manager, Eddie Howe, envisages building his team.
Arsenal’s interest in Isak has been ongoing, but his steep price has held them back from making a formal bid. Newcastle hope to extend the player’s contract this summer. They remain confident the former Real Sociedad forward is happy and settled in the north-east.
Isak finished last season as Newcastle’s top scorer with 25 goals.
