Newcastle are planning to discuss a new contract offer for Alexander Isak before the end of the season.
Former Manchester United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown, who maintains a good relationship with the club via Football Insider, says the 25-year-old’s new deal is a priority at St James’ Park.
It comes amid growing interest from the likes of Arsenal, although the Magpies have pegged him at £150m.
A new deal would strengthen their bargaining position, but the club เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย are not under pressure to sell him anyway, with his current deal running until 2028.
The Magpies are well placed to offer Isak a new contract and will try to convince him to agree to a long-term deal under Eddie Howe.
Despite previous concerns over the club’s financial rules, the club’s offloading of a number of reserve players in the summer and January has strengthened their position.
Newcastle have slapped a ridiculous £150 million price tag on the former Real Sociedad forward, but they know they must do more than that to keep him at Tyneside for another season.
Players of his ilk want to win trophies, and Isak may make a fuss this summer if a big offer comes in.
Newcastle’s plan for a new deal may be help if they win the League Cup, but even that might not convince the player to stay.
Securing Champions League football would also help talks with Isak, and they must move swiftly with Arsenal, PSG and Chelsea still on the prowl.
There have been constant rumours about Arsenal to unsettle Isak, but Newcastle remain resolute that they will not let him walk to the Emirates Stadium.