Newcastle United are poised to break their transfer record with the £59m acquisition of the Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad.
A deal which could rise to £63m would eclipse the £40m paid for Joelinton in 2019 and is believed to be close. Providing all proceeds to plan the 22-year-old long coveted by Eddie Howewill become Newcastle’s fourth summer signing after Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett.