Newcastle can sign 'star' Isak replacement for £0

Newcastle United Fans will be hoping that 2025 will be the year they finally see their confident side holding aloft a major trophy, with the Magpies' last significant piece of silverware domestically dating back to 1955 when they won the FA Cup.

Of course, they lifted the Championship title again in 2017, but everyone at St James' Park will be jumping for joy a little more if they can win the Premier League Cup Final, having already dispatched Arsenal in comfortable 2-0 fashion in their first two semi-final matches to give Themselves a great opportunity to spend a day at Wembley.

With their shape in Premier League It is also very impressive, with five wins in a row, and everything seems to be looking rosy Eddie HoweTon.

But, as is often the case with football, an unwanted crossroads can upset the team unexpectedly.

Latest news on Isak's future at Newcastle

In the Magpies' case, it is the long-term future of sniper Alexander Isak that will make them feel somewhat uneasy, with Arsenal and other top-flight clubs said to be circling their star player.

It has been reported that the Swede is a Gunners player “first choice” Goal When the summer transfer window comes around, Isaac has terrorized Premier League defenses all season by scoring a killer goal. 13 league goals from 18 matches.

Therefore, tying down Isak to a new deal very soon will be a prominent priority alongside appointing new bodies, as Football Insider recently revealed. “New Efforts” An attempt is currently being made to extend the 25-year-old's contract.

Unfortunately, the former Real Sociedad man may still be dazzled by the bright lights of London as he extends his stay, but Newcastle appear to already have alternatives in mind should the sought-after Swede make a calamitous exit from the building.

Newcastle could get a 'star' striker for next to nothing

As rumored recently, Toone has one eye on the Lille star Jonathan David Who has his own contract issues mounting at the Ligue 1 side.

In fact, David's contract will expire at the end of this season, with suggestions from one of his international Canadian teammates, Jonathan Osario, to do so. He is a “star” striker.Newcastle could show they mean to sign such a revered striker for next to nothing as the best possible replacement for Isak.

After all, the 24-year-old has already reached the desired level 11 goals in the French League this season From 17 matches – which is just two short of Isaac's impressive total in England – David will now likely want to test himself away from France in a new environment to reassert his mark as a clinical machine in front of goal.

It has even been noted that he is similar to Harry Kane according to Players tool similar to FBref– which is a glowing assessment of David – with Newcastle fans increasingly intrigued by the comparison, considering Kane kicked a ridiculous goal. 280 goals For Tottenham Hotspur before later posing a threat in the Bundesliga.

While both players, when looking at the table above, clearly thrive as strikers who operate as poachers – with minimal passing attempts available but a large amount of touches in attacking penalty areas – David has the same feel as Isak in terms of his movement, with sweeps. More progressive than Kane has been managed at 1.21 per game, with Isak managing 2.66.

Also willing to receive a progressive pass and push forward, David could be the perfect replacement Howe is looking for if Isak departs, with Newcastle preparing several contingency plans.