Newcastle now make contact over summer move for “remarkable” £44m striker

Newcastle United have asked to be kept informed about the situation of a “remarkable” striker who’s scored 19 goals this season, with a view to making a move in the summer transfer window, according to a report.

Isak attracting widespread interest

It is little wonder Alexander Isak has emerged as a target for a number of top clubs, given that the Swedish striker has been prolific in front of goal this season, finding the back of the net 19 times in the Premier League.

Liverpool have now been in contact with Isak’s agents, ahead of a possible £148m move, and with fears mounting at Arsenal about potentially missing out on a deal, Chelsea are also expected to enter talks.

Of course, it will be an extremely difficult task to replace the 25-year-old, should he move on at the end of the summer, which is why Eddie Howe‘s side are now planning talks over a new deal, according to widespread reports.

However, it is also important for Newcastle to have replacements lined up in case the discussions are unsuccessful, and a report from GiveMeSport has now revealed they are eyeing a summer deal for Fiorentina’s Moise Kean.

The Magpies are said to have asked to be kept informed about the striker’s situation, indicating that some degree of contact has already been made, either with Fiorentina or the player’s entourage.

West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring the situation, with clubs queuing up to bring the forward with “blistering pace” back to the Premier League, where he previously featured for Everton.

The 25-year-old’s spell at Goodison Park was largely disappointing, but he has been in inspired form in the Serie A this season, which has left a number of English clubs considering whether to activate his £44m release clause.

Kean given new lease of life in Italy

The centre-forward struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League after signing for Everton from Juventus, scoring just four goals in 39 games for the club, but he has started to prove himself since returning to his home country.

The Italian has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season, including 15 in the Serie A, which is the second-highest in the league, and he received high praise from the media.

As such, Kean could be ready to have another crack at the Premier League, but his previous exploits in England cast some doubt over whether Newcastle should pursue a deal.

Not only that, but the Magpies’ main priority this summer should be to keep hold of Isak, who has been talked about as one of the best strikers in the world