Eddie Howe Hunts for the Ultimate Forward Fix…
Liverpool has already had its advance for Alexander Isak blocked faster than a goalkeeper at a penalty kick—a football wallop that no one saw coming! Newcastle United is keen to line up a successor before contemplating Isak’s departure. Although the Magpies are trying hard, their recent efforts have taught us, ‘how to miss a target in style.’ Their bid for Benjamin Sesko ended with the forward donning Manchester United’s colors, while their shopping list also includes missed connections like Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Bryan Mbuemo. Now, the mighty quest seems costlier than a trip to the moon with Porto’s Samu Aghehowa tagged at a whopping $108M—but Yoane Wissa from Brentford is still on their ‘gettable’ shelf.
Alexander Isak still has three years left on his contract, making him more committed than a marathon runner in the Olympics. Howe acknowledges matters aren’t as simple as tying his shoelaces, stating, “I don’t think it’s that straightforward, otherwise we’d have done that a long time ago.” Toon legend Alan Shearer said, “Eddie will have to be at his persuasive best to try and turn Isak’s head around.” Changing Isak’s mind might be trickier than convincing a cat to swim, but if Eddie doesn’t succeed, Newcastle might cash in and scoop up other players instead. With all these unfilled executive chairs, it’s like a ship without a captain or a striker without a boot—’it’s not a good look!’
