When one door is closed, look elsewhere. That is Newcastle United’s modest approach as the club backs away from the Alexander Isak deal after learning that their Real Sociedad striker target is insisting on a staggering £200,000-a-week wage to make the move to Newcastle.
The Magpies were initially considering a club-record bid for a striker, with the Sweden international top on their wanted list. Desperation for a striker is mounting in Newcastle as the English side struggles to balance the team having adequately fortified their defense during the ongoing transfer.
A winger was the main focus with Moussa Diaby the target but a deal for Bayer Leverkusen superstar was always going to be extremely expensive. This forced the Tyne Castle side to turn their sight to signing a striker.
At £110,000-a-week, Kieran Trippier is top earner in Newcastle meaning that Isak is demanding close to the double of Trippier’s weekly wage, smashing the side’s salary setup.
