Newcastle ready move to sign "insane" striker who's matched Isak for goals

Potentially forced to replace Alexander Isak this summer, Newcastle United are now reportedly ready to launch their move to seal a bargain deal for a forward who’s matched the Swede for goals this season.

Newcastle could land bargain Isak replacement

The rumours aren’t slowing down regarding Isak’s future and neither are his goalscoring exploits. The Newcastle star took his club form to international level last time out, scoring a sensational goal in a 5-1 thrashing of Northern Ireland. No matter the stage, Isak seems to find himself wheeling away in celebration following another moment to savour.

It’s the type of quality that Newcastle won’t want to lose this summer, but interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and others is unlikely to go away even amid the forward’s reported £150m price-tag.

To lose the Swede at this stage, fresh from ending their hunt for silverware and on course to reach the Champions League once again, would be a major blow for those at St James’ Park. If Isak does depart, however, then a bargain replacement could arrive.

According to The Northern Echo, Newcastle are now ready to launch their move to sign Jonathan David when his current LOSC Lille contract comes to an end this summer.

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He’s enjoyed an excellent season…

The Canada international has been in excellent form this season and looks destined to find himself at the centre of a transfer saga this summer before becoming one of the bargains of the window.

Amid competition from the likes of Barcelona, Newcastle will hope to shock the Spanish giants by winning the race for David’s signature in the coming months. It’s then that Eddie Howe could have an instant replacement for Isak or perhaps even an ideal strike partner.

“Insane” David is as good as Isak

David’s contract expiry couldn’t be coming at a better time for Newcastle. The Lille star is the ideal candidate to replace Isak if he decides to give into the temptation of a move away this summer. At 25 years old and at the peak of his powers, David has found the back of the net 23 times in all competitions – the same as Isak has managed – with nine of those coming in the Champions League this season.

Those numbers were rightly described as “insane” by U23 scout Antonio Mango and David could just be getting started. Set to leave Lille, the forward looks destined for big things no matter where he decides to take his talents this summer.

If Newcastle are to maintain their Champions League place, then the Canada star should be among their top targets even if Isak does stay put. On a free deal, David could suddenly hand Howe two strikers capable of scoring over 20 goals a season.