Huge Alexander Isak release clause claim as Champions League heavyweight enters £100m race
Barcelona are reportedly considering a seismic offer to prise Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
Financial uncertainty has plagued the La Liga giants in recent seasons but they have still landed ambitious transfer targets. Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo was the landmark arrival over the summer but not without further controversy.
Monetary restraints left them unable to register Olmo until Andreas Christensen’s injury. La Liga decreased Barca’s permitted salary cap by a staggering €378million last year - vastly diminishing their pulling power.
However, The Sun claim that has not stopped the Catalans from drafting a hopeful shopping list. Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland is named as the top target - a player valued at £200million and earning a reported £375,000 per week.
Should that fail, the piece names Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as possible alternatives. Barca are set to partially reopen the Nou Camp in December and want a stellar signing to coincide with its unveiling.
Toon chiefs are understood to be keen on tying Isak down despite the Swede having four years left on his current deal. Recent wage increases for Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon have seen the trio leap ahead of Isak’s pay packet.
The 25-year-old revealed earlier this year that he is “happy” at St James’ Park. Isak said: “I’m really, really happy at Newcastle. I had the best season of my career. You can’t underestimate that. I love everything about the club, the fans, the city. I don’t really have any thoughts of moving or anything like that."
Various sources suggest Isak would prefer a release clause inserted in any future deal. Ironically, the Newcastle ace was linked with Barcelona before he joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022.