'Signal of intent..' - Journalist makes 'massive' Newcastle claim involving 'unplayable' machine

Reputable journalist Pete O’Rourke has delivered a fascinating update on the Newcastle United pursuit of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.

The new era at St James’ Park is already underway after ownership group PIF backed manager Eddie Howe to the tune of more than £105m in the January transfer window alone.

That investment brought about immediate improvement for the Magpies as a seemingly imminent relegation scrap became a thing of the past, and a further £59.4m spend so far this summer seems likely to ensure a continued upwards trajectory for Howe’s charges.

Amidst links with a mega-money move for Isak, one man in the know has given his view on the potential transfer…

Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke has claimed that the capture of the 37-cap star would show rivals just how serious Newcastle were about competing at the top table.

He said: “To get somebody of the calibre of Isak would be a massive signal of intent from Newcastle that they are mixing it with the big boys, trying to sign the best players around. He is somebody I think that would really excite all Newcastle fans with his style of play.”

Already boasting 71 goals in 188 senior professional outings in a fledgling career, the towering yet elegant 22-year-old would be a remarkable capture for Newcastle if Dan Ashworth is able to make it happen.

Isak – who was described as ‘unplayable at times’ by Moroccan reporter Jonas Adnan Giæver – scored 10 goals and supplied another three assists in 39 appearances across all competitions last season.

In addition to his continued impressive exploits in Spain, the former Borussia Dortmund youngster also stood out for Sweden during Euro 2020 and was predicted to ‘attract attention’ by BBC Sport pundit Gary Lineker at