Newcastle looking at “truly special” 20 y/o as potential Isak replacement

Newcastle United are reportedly viewing a “truly special” player as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak this summer, should the striker move on to pastures new.

Isak’s Newcastle future under threat

Isak has enjoyed a stunning season for the Magpies, standing out as one of the best strikers in world football and causing defences endless problems with his pace, link-up play and deadly finishing.

The Swede has scored 19 goals in 24 appearances in the Premier League in 2024/25 to date, and he has been integral for Newcastle throughout the campaign, arguably proving to be the first name on Eddie Howe‘s team sheet.

Unfortunately, there are rumours linking Isak with a move away from St James’ Park at the end of the season, and while the Magpies will be extremely stubborn when it comes to keeping hold of him, an earth-shattering bid could ultimately be too great to turn down given the need to balance the books with PSR.

A recent report has claimed that Liverpool have “growing interest” in the 25-year-old, while Arsenal have also been mentioned as potential suitors time after time. Now, a possible replacement has been linked with a switch to Newcastle later in the year.

Newcastle interested in “truly special” striker

According to a new update from Caught Offside, Newcastle are keen on signing Porto youngster Samu Aghehowa in the summer window, with the Magpies recruitment team having a “growing appreciation” for him as a possible Isak successor.

The Premier League outfit are no doubt having to make plans for life without Isak, just in case the worst does happen, and the 20-year-old is one of the options mentioned in the report, as well as Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres.

Samu may still be a young player learning his trade, but there is a reason why Newcastle reportedly feel he could be an able long-term successor to their current superstar.

The Spaniard has scored 13 goals

in just 15 Primeira Liga starts for Porto this season, as well as netting six times in the Europa League, and football talent scout Jacek Kulig has called him a “truly special” player.

Aghehowa already looks such a polished footballer, despite his age, and while Newcastle fans will be desperate not to lose Isak for many more years to come, the Porto man is a hugely exciting talent who could at least help fill the void.

He has represented Spain at four different youth levels, including scoring six times in nine outings for the Under-21s, so he is a young player with genuine pedigree.

Hopefully, Newcastle don’t have to look at signing a new marquee forward, but bringing Samu in as competition for the Sweden international certainly wouldn’t go amiss, especially with Callum Wilson likely to move on this summer.