'Stick' for FC Barcelona? Newcastle make their plans clear again with Alexander Isak

The FC Barcelona seems to be finding it increasingly difficult to launch an offensive for the 25-year-old Swedish forward, Alexander Isak, currently at Newcastle United and one of the favorite options of the Barcelona sports management to succeed Robert Lewandowski. The Solna player stands out for having several interesting characteristics as a '9', with a well-oiled goal-scoring instinct, decisiveness, technical ability, imposing aerial game, versatility, agility, and unusual mobility for a player with his physique (1.92 m).

Therefore, it is not surprising that the 'Magpies' want to retain their goal scorer, who has scored 22 goals and provided five assists in 31 matches. Recently, from Newcastle, they have reiterated their stance on not letting him go in the next summer transfer window, according to the team's CEO, Darren Eales, who affirmed to several British media that they are looking to keep Alexander Isak, as well as other key players, to maintain their sporting level.

Eales emphasized: "We strive, as a club, to be at the top of the table. We want our best players to be here. I think it shows the value of Isak that they talk about him all the time. We are not looking to move any player." This could be due to previous speculations suggesting that the forward might push for a move if Newcastle fails to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

Newcastle does not have the need to sell Alexander Isak in the summer

Furthermore, Eales emphasized that Alexander Isak has a contract with Newcastle until June 30, 2028, ruling out a short-term sale and positioning him as a cornerstone of the club's sports project. "They all have long-term contracts. We have no intention of letting those players go. We are not under pressure or anything like that," he warned.

Finally, Eales has spoken about an important point that could be crucial for Alexander Isak's stay with the 'Magpies': the economic situation. It must be remembered that, to comply with the new economic control regulations in the Premier League, the Profitability and Sustainability Rules, the team based at St James' Park could be forced to sell some of its star players to balance the books and strengthen in the summer.

However, given the apparent improvement in this aspect, the sale of Alexander Isak now seems more distant: "It's a new cycle, so it's good news for us. Ultimately, it's about getting the players that (coach) Eddie (Howe) wants in their positions. There is a real alignment in that sense," he concluded.

Should FC Barcelona give up on their interest in signing Alexander Isak?

In this context, the chances for FC Barcelona to sign Alexander Isak appear more challenging than expected. At this point, it is also worth noting that in the hypothetical case that Newcastle is willing to sell him, his price would not be low, as there are rumors that his value would not drop below 100-120 million euros, an unaffordable amount.