Premier League
Newcastle Considers Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson As Isak Replacement Amid Liverpool Transfer Rumors
Newcastle United are facing another setback in the transfer window, with no clear route back for Alexander Isak.
Nicolas Jackson is emerging as a potential signing, seen by club sources as a direct replacement for Isak. Isak is pressing to join Liverpool in what could be a British record transfer.
It marks another turbulent twist in what is becoming a deeply frustrating summer on Tyneside.
Newcastle have already missed a string of top targets, the latest being Benjamin Sesko, who has completed a move to Manchester United.
But the Isak situation is now looming large. The Swedish striker has seen relations within the club deteriorate significantly, with tensions surfacing in recent weeks.
Isak was even told to stay away from a club family barbecue amid the fallout.
While Liverpool has been tracking his situation closely and has personal terms in place for a move, Newcastle has insisted it will not allow a sale until they have a replacement through the door.
That replacement, they believe, could be Jackson.
The Magpies are actively exploring a deal for the Chelsea forward, with the intention of an offer worth around £60 million.
However, Chelsea are demanding closer to £80 million and are understood to be encouraging rival interest to strengthen their hand. Bayern Munich is one of the teams in the picture.
Other Potential Replacements for Isak
Nevertheless, Newcastle’s interest is not mere speculation. The club views Jackson as a stylistic fit who could fill the Isak void, potentially enabling the transfer that would move their star striker to Anfield.
Jackson isn’t the only option on the radar. Interest in Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins persists, though securing his signature remains challenging.
Meanwhile, Newcastle is also tracking Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
Sources suggest that rather than replacing Isak, the club views him as more in line with filling Callum Wilson’s role, after Wilson joined West Ham United.
