Newcastle View £115M-Rated Ace as Part of ‘Long-Term Plans’ Despite Arsenal, PSG Links

Viktor Gyökeres has caught the attention of several top European clubs as the 2025 transfer window approaches, with reports suggesting that Sporting Lisbon might be open to selling their star forward. While multiple teams are in the race for the Swedish striker, Paris Saint-Germain could consider other options for their No. 9 role.

According to Foot Mercato, PSG sporting advisor Luís Campos has already initiated discussions with Gyökeres’ representatives. However, conversations with manager Luis Enrique have reportedly raised doubts about the striker’s suitability for the team.

This uncertainty could prompt PSG to explore alternatives that align more closely with Enrique’s tactical vision. Fichajes reported this weekend that Enrique sees Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as a strong candidate for his project, citing his pace, technical skills, and finishing ability as attributes that fit well into the offensive system the Spanish coach aims to build.

The same report notes that Newcastle United is determined to hold onto Gyökeres. Still, PSG are reportedly prepared to offer close to €100 million, a figure that might sway the English side’s stance.

Eddie Howe reveals Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe sent a clear message to any clubs eyeing Isak ahead of the January transfer window, labeling the striker “world-class” after his 54-minute hat-trick powered a 4-0 win over Ipswich this past weekend.

“It makes me laugh,” Howe said postgame (h/t Sky Sports). “Yeah, absolutely. There is no part of me or anyone at Newcastle that wants to let Alex go. He is very much part of our long-term plans and personally, I don’t see that being an issue. He is motivated and he wants to do well. He has got big aspirations with his career, still relatively young, so he has got hopefully a really bright future ahead of him.

“I know his desire to score goals is second to none. Every conversation I have had about Newcastle concerning his future with him has been very positive. I would love for him, with the other players, to be the man and team-mates to contribute towards us winning a trophy. That’s the aim.”

CaughtOffside recently claimed that Newcastle could consider Gyökeres if Isak departs, though such a move seems unlikely during the January transfer window.

The outlet also mentioned Arsenal and Chelsea monitoring Isak, though both clubs are reportedly unwilling to meet Newcastle’s £115 million valuation for the Swedish striker.