Alexander Isak, along with Erling Haaland, has established himself in the Premier League as the league’s two sharpest strikers. For the past six months, the Swede has been heavily linked with rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, but with the Champions League ticket barely secured this season, Newcastle are not forced to sell. Instead, it is the gang from St. James’ Park who are on the offensive.
Brighton’s Joao Pedro caused a lot of commotion at the end of the season. According to The Athletic, the Brazilian striker was removed from the PL team’s squad after arguing with teammate Jean Paul van Hecke in training. Now The Telegraph reports Newcastle have picked up signals the 23-year-old with 10 Premier League goals in 27 games wants at the club.
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According to the English newspaper, the Magpies have stepped up their pursuit of Pedro, the player who has been on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa. Now it is Newcastle who are on the offensive, where they will bring in a new and up-and-coming striker who will push Isak and act as a backup in a season with a packed fixture schedule.
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Then we will see if Isak stays and if Pedro comes. For Newcastle, the combination will be a real powder pack at the top.
