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title: "Newcastle: Pete O’Rourke makes exciting Alexander Isak claim"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-07-17T19:35:54Z"
modified: "2022-07-17T19:35:54Z"
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# Newcastle: Pete O’Rourke makes exciting Alexander Isak claim

**Reputable journalist Pete O’Rourke has delivered a fascinating update on the [Newcastle United](https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-news) pursuit of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.**

### The lowdown: Newcastle’s spending

The new era at St James’ Park is already underway after ownership group PIF backed manager Eddie Howe to the tune of [more than £105m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/transfers/verein/762/plus/?saison_id=2021&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=w) in the January transfer window alone.

That investment brought about immediate improvement for the Magpies as a seemingly imminent relegation scrap became a thing of the past, and a further [£59.4m spend](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/transfers/verein/762) so far this summer seems likely to ensure a continued upwards trajectory for Howe’s charges.

Amidst [links](https://www.90min.com/posts/alexander-isak-real-sociedad-insist-striker-not-for-sale-newcastle-interest-emerges) with a mega-money move for Isak, one man in the know has given his view on the potential transfer…

### The latest: ‘Signal of intent’

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88034162-newcastle-76m-target-massive-signal-of-intent-at-st-james-park), O’Rourke has claimed that the capture of the [37-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/nationalmannschaft/spieler/349066/verein_id/3557) star would show rivals just how serious Newcastle were about competing at the top table.

He said: “To get somebody of the calibre of Isak would be a massive signal of intent from Newcastle that they are mixing it with the big boys, trying to sign the best players around. He is somebody I think that would really excite all Newcastle fans with his style of play.”

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### The verdict: Proper striker

Already boasting [71 goals in 188 senior professional outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/349066) in a fledgling career, the towering yet [elegant](https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-alexander-isaks-incredible-dribble-from-his-own-half-against-slovakia-20210618) 22-year-old would be a remarkable capture for Newcastle if Dan Ashworth is able to make it happen.

Isak – who was described as [‘unplayable at times’](https://twitter.com/chegiaevara/status/1405894880635801603?s=21) by Moroccan reporter Jonas Adnan Giæver – scored [10 goals and supplied another three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdaten/spieler/349066/plus/0?saison=2021) in 39 appearances across all competitions last season.

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In addition to his continued impressive exploits in Spain, the former Borussia Dortmund youngster also stood out for Sweden during Euro 2020 and was predicted to [‘attract attention’](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9701617/Gary-Lineker-predicts-Alexander-Isak-attract-attention-starring-Sweden-Euro-2020.html) by BBC Sport pundit Gary Lineker at the time.

Standing at [6 foot 3](https://www.fotmob.com/players/690107/alexander-isak) and holding a close stylistic likeness with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, Inter Milan bulwark Romelu Lukaku and RB Leipzig target man Alexander Sorloth ([FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/8e92be30/Alexander-Isak)), Isak offers a physical presence which Howe could call upon in any situation, and he should therefore be regarded as an ideal prospective addition to the Tynesiders’ ranks.