Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak will stay with Newcastle despite interest from Chelsea.
The Swedish forward enjoyed a sensational season last term. He scored 25 goals in all competitions. That form was good enough for some of Newcastle's Premier League rivals to sit up and take notice. Arsenal and Tottenham were linked with him - the latter reportedly proposing a swap deal involving Richarlison.
And now Chelsea are the latest to express their interest. Reports claim that the Blues have held fresh talks with Newcastle regarding a move.
But Magpies hero Shearer has calmed fears that Isak will leave. He has claimed that any fan reaction would be enough to put the striker off, while Chelsea can simply not afford him - a nearly £200m fee apparently having been put on the striker.
Speaking to Betfair, Shearer said: “I’m not that worried. I don’t think he’ll leave. I don’t think it can happen. Newcastle supporters would go mad if it happened. What he’s brought to Newcastle and how good a player he is, I’m not sure Chelsea could afford him either.
“I’ve seen the reports and I don’t think there’s anything in that at all. I’d be amazed, angry and disappointed if he left Newcastle.” Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has also given his verdict on Isak’s future. He was asked about any potential exits including Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.
But Howe reaffirmed that he sees the pair remaining at St James’ Park next season. He said: “I'm planning for them to be here. Yeah, all my planning is with them in the squad.
“I talk to them all the time about different things and yeah, of course, their future might come within those discussions but not necessarily about the media stories. I wouldn’t necessarily begin a conversation about that.”
Isak, 24, joined Newcastle in a club record £63m deal from Spanish side Real Sociedad. He has gone on to make 67 appearances since then, scoring on 35 occasions.
Isak has four years remaining on his contract with Newcastle. While his exit has seemingly been ruled out, there could be departures from the club this summer to ensure they comply with PSR.
The Telegraph report that Newcastle are in talks with Nottingham Forest regarding a swap deal. Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson could be set for moves to the City Ground, with former Manchester United star Anthony Elanga going the other way.
An international teammate of Isak, he enjoyed a bright season in the East Midlands after joining from Manchester United. He scored five goals and notched nine assists in the Premier League.
hkck
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Chelsea FC must sign Alexander Isak and offload fringe and injury prone players who don't even add any value to the club Wesley Fofana Badiashile Ben Chiwell Chukwumeka Ogochukwu Mouldryk Robert Sanchez Broja Lukaku Kepa Arizabalaga to make room for serious players who can bring change to the club. Boehly and his Board must be smart this time in terms of signing players and offloading players. You can't offload Chalobar and keep Wesley Fofana and Badiashile that's nonsense You can't offload Coner Gallagher and keep Chukumeka and Ogochukwu that's a big mistake You have already made a big mistake by selling Ian Mattseen and keep ben Chiwell an injury prone player. Colewill is one fringe player Chelsea must also Cash in, believe me you he can't help us. Bring in experienced players who can bring change to the club, those kids you are busy signing and following will not adapt sooner. Chelsea FC must be playing Champions League football, buy eligible players who can up the club
Pehcdlmnrt
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please come for trophy at Chelsea and make your dreams
Single-Bone
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The boy is so good! As a Chelsea fan, I think he's gone past our project, he should be heading a much bigger club.
Mubabdepry
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isak is good
yasbeiknop
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he will come to Chelsea bro don't worry
Cukaknort
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Is not about Money , is just that Chelsea can not accept to spend big on players anymore, now the Board is wise 👌 big time.
linbekouy
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isak is not worth 200m euros, thats to much
Rawblmyz
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vuaabdipu
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Isak is meant to stay with the magpies
Cibeklsz
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WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO SAY?ALLOWING ISAK TO GO CHELSEA TO DISTROY MANCHESTER UNITED?
Charlesugwu
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Balancing financial sheets determine who stays or goes. If Newcastle is going to be found wanting, they must sell their stars to balance the sheet
Wamiklmsty
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Elanga is a superstar waiting to happen. He’s exactly like St Maximan but with talent.