Alexander Isak, a 25-year-old striker for Newcastle (under contract until 2028) and Sweden, is one of many players who have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer market. Not particularly recently, as many clubs have been mentioned following a request to leave, according to media reports. But on Friday, The Athletic made PSG a serious contender.
“The question is whether PSG is willing to invest that much money in a single center forward. “
“If there is one European team that could afford to go after Isak, it is probably last season’s Champions League winner. Lately, however, PSG has been a little more reserved, and coach Luis Enrique has developed a finely tuned system that does not necessarily use a traditional number 9.
At the start of this transfer window, Isak was not among PSG’s priorities, but it remains to be seen whether that could change now that he is publicly pushing for a transfer.
Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos could leave, freeing up a spot for a striker, but the question is whether PSG is willing to invest so much money in a single center forward.”
A transfer for Isak, valued at well over €100 million, is not entirely impossible. PSG has the means, and the Swede is a fairly complete striker who could appeal to coach Luis Enrique. However, there is nothing more advanced than that.
Paris does not necessarily have the desire to make such an expenditure in this position, as the sports media ultimately points out. Isak may also have other desires, even if PSG may be a tempting destination. Not to mention that his request to leave is not official. This comes from his absence from the preseason tour. Some have instead mentioned an injury.
So, it’s all very unclear, and many clubs have been mentioned in connection with this story, without any confirmation. It’s not surprising that PSG, with its resources and media presence, is involved. But that’s not enough, for the moment, to seriously consider a transfer. Simply put, a surprise move is not unthinkable.
