Isak is worth £150m

Alexander Isak shines in Carabao Cup final.

Even before the game, Isak was expected to make the difference in the title decider at Wembley, and his brilliant demi-volley in the second half was the goal that all but ended Liverpool's hopes, and secured the trophy for Newcastle.

Impressive season

It was a very high-class move from Isak, as the Swedish striker pounced on the opportunity extremely quickly in the penalty area, giving Liverpool's defence almost no chance to block it.

This season, the "Magpies" striker is considered one of the best strikers in the Premier League, perhaps even number one in terms of influence and efficiency.

If Newcastle decide to sell him next summer, it will surely be for a fee far exceeding the £63m they paid to sign him from Real Sociedad three years ago. The final marked Isak's 100th appearance for Newcastle, and he celebrated the milestone by scoring his 58th goal for the north-east club.

Before joining Newcastle at the age of 22, Isak averaged a goal every three games at Real Sociedad. Despite joining Newcastle for a club-record fee, Isak has far exceeded expectations at St. James' Park.

After decades of waiting, Newcastle finally quenched their thirst for a title. Isak became a hero in that success. Two years ago, he became the hero who brought the "Magpies" back to the Champions League after more than 20 years of waiting.

The Swedish striker's consistent scoring form has helped Newcastle establish themselves as a Premier League powerhouse. With 19 goals so far in the 2024/25 Premier League, Isak is only behind Mohamed Salah (27) and Erling Haaland (21) in the race for the league's top scorer.

With Salah already in his 30s and Haaland having just signed a nine-year deal with Manchester City, Isak becomes the most viable transfer target for any big club this summer.

Worth every penny

Obviously, Newcastle fans cannot help but worry about their ability to keep Isak for the next few years, especially if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Isak is playing very well this season.

Currently, coach Eddie Howe's team is just 1 point behind 5th place in the Premier League. A place in the top 5 will almost certainly guarantee a ticket to participate in the most prestigious tournament in Europe next season.

If he fails to achieve this goal, the Swedish striker risks missing out on the Champions League for two consecutive seasons - something that is not commensurate with his class.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Arsenal - two teams that are almost certain to play in the Champions League next season - are both looking for new strikers this summer. Arsenal have been in contact with Isak for a long time, while Liverpool are looking to sell Darwin Nunez due to his disappointing performances of late.

Salah's uncertain stay at Anfield also makes it more likely that "The Kop" will buy another striker in the summer. Isak's performance in the recent English League Cup final was clearly his perfect "advertisement" to Liverpool and other big clubs in Europe.

In addition, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Barcelona also want to add a striker. To convince Newcastle to release a player, any club must break their own transfer record, possibly even breaking the record of English football.

The British media have revealed that Newcastle would only consider selling Isak for £150m or more. In history, only two players have ever been transferred for more than that figure (Neymar and Kylian Mbappe).

However, if you look at the current thirst for strikers in the transfer market, £150 million for Isak is completely worth it.

Source: https://znews.vn/isak-xung-dang-gia-150-trieu-bang-post1538736.html