Watch as Aleksander Isak leaves Newcastle United training ground after completing first part of medical

Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United Football Writer at NewcastleWorld

Published 25th Aug 2022, 15:44 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2022, 15:50 BST
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Footage by NewcastleWorld captures Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle United’s training ground as his club record move edges closer.

Alexander Isak has left Newcastle United’s training ground after completing the first stage of his club record move.

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The Sweden international arrived at the club’s Benton training base earlier this afternoon after flying in from San Sebastian.

The Magpies agreed a £58million deal with Real Sociedad in the build-up to last night’s second round Carabao Cup win against Tranmere Rovers.

Newcastle United are on the verge of signing Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for a club record fee. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)Newcastle United are on the verge of signing Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for a club record fee. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
Newcastle United are on the verge of signing Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for a club record fee. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

Sporting director Dan Ashworth and head of recruitment Steve Nickson were in the Basque Country to thrash out negotiations.

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Isak is on Tyneside to complete medical tests and other formalities ahead of officially becoming a Newcastle United player.

Previously, a deal for Isak looked out of reach due to the figures involved, however United have reached a compromise with Sociedad.

The fee will smash the club’s previous transfer record. That was Joelinton’s £40million arrival from Hoffenheim in 2019.

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