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Tom Gott

‘Medical Set’—Newcastle Agree £55 Million Deadline Day Deal, Alexander Isak Sale Nears

Newcastle United’s preparations for Alexander Isak’s record-breaking departure to Liverpool are almost complete, with reports stating an agreement has been reached to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford.

The Magpies have reluctantly agreed to sell Isak for a British record £125 million ($168.7 million), but have long been adamant they would only authorise his exit once they had signed two strikers this summer—Callum Wilson’s departure on a free transfer having left Isak and 22-year-old William Osula as the only senior options in Eddie Howe’s squad.

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