Alexander Isak could find his 'best version' with Newcastle after Zlatan Ibrahimovic comparisons - Inside Europe

Newcastle look all but set to smash their transfer record for a signing with the acquisition of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Eddie Howe wants to bolster his forward line with the Swedish international striker, who will cost the Magpies a reported £59 million, with possible add-ons which could eventually take the fee north of £60m.

Ad Isak would be the club’s most expensive purchase and a statement signing by the club’s Saudi Arabian owners who hope to propel the club into the elite over the coming years. Premier LeagueNewcastle set to sign £60m Isak from Real Sociedad — reportsYESTERDAY AT 13:10 But what will Newcastle be getting for their money? Eurosport Spain’s Jorge Ordas provides an insight into the 22-year-old’s time in La Liga and what the Toon Army can expect from the hitman.

Mobility and dribbling skills At 6’4”, Isak towers over many of his fellow players but is certainly not the archetypal ‘target man’, offering much more. “Newcastle will get a point of reference up top,” says Ordas.

“But with a lot of mobility despite his stature.” This mobility is manifested in the form of electric pace, which was demonstrated in what may well be his last Sociedad goal, scored in the recent 4-1 defeat to Barcelona. Man Utd make £5m offer for Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka — reports GVB gamble helps Rangers qualify and does Man Utd a huge favour — The Warm-Up Antony sparks transfer merry-go-round amid Man Utd move – Paper Round Starting his run from deep, Isak blitzed his way past Eric Garcia forcing the scrambling defender into a desperate last-ditch lunge that couldn’t prevent the ball looping off the Swede over Marc-Andre ter Stegan and into the Barca net.