Arsenal would be a step up from Sociedad financially without taking too much of step back in terms of competing for trophies without becoming a bench warmer like he would be for most teams above them. Do you seriously think a relegation candidate and Arsenal are at same level?You question me on why he’d join a relegation struggler and then name Arsenal as a possible destination for him?
Alexander Isak - now a Newcastle player
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
Arsenal is just a bad team to join at the moment for a player of his status. I don’t think Arteta will turn this around and he’ll probably get sacked next season or next summer. And they’ve got a lot of rebuilding to do. Of course he could try to do a Cantona/Bruno and be the player who turns it around but he’s still too young for that. He need a stable club with good surrounding to keep developing. This is not the time to take a risky step with the options he’ll probably have if he wants to leave. I hope he stays in Sociedad one more season at least.
Was reading the other day Chelsea are interested in him and are willing to pay the buy out, now reading Dortmund have negotiated to drop their buy back on him. I’m guessing for a % now of the fee paid.
I would have thought they’d have wanted to keep him as an option to replace Haaland next year but maybe there is an offer of 60 mil on the table for him now from somewhere.
I would have thought they’d have wanted to keep him as an option to replace Haaland next year but maybe there is an offer of 60 mil on the table for him now from somewhere.
Isak has been quite open about the fact that he does not want to return to Dortmund, so it is the best for all involved to get rid of the clause.
Local source for the club, and Matt Moretto also confirming it
So, is this the start of Newcastle spending spree? To think many were thinking they would take it slow...
Wow that’s a coup for them
price not too bad either
price not too bad either
So it begins...
Great signing for them. Looking at their squad I felt they needed a striker, right winger, #10 and a left back as their main 4 positions. They haven't done much this window but this is definitely a good signing, can form part of the 3 with ASM and Wilson or rotate with Wilson.
Shock and awe. Oil club spilling their black stuff all over.
So, this is where it begins...
Big fee but very good player
Big fee but very good player
Woah that's mad
Jesus Christ, that's a lot. He scored 6 in 32 in La Liga ffs.
Good signing. Not just a 'name', think he fits well with how they're playing.
A lot of money though. But clubs are going to make them pay up
A lot of money though. But clubs are going to make them pay up
Haven't seen any other publications or journalists say it's a done deal.
They was definite interest from Newcastle, but assumed since he started Vs Barca the other day he was more than likely staying.
Good player, but that's a big gamble to splash that sort if cash of true.
They was definite interest from Newcastle, but assumed since he started Vs Barca the other day he was more than likely staying.
Good player, but that's a big gamble to splash that sort if cash of true.
A bit inconsistent but his skillset should be suited to the PL.
Newcastle are getting European football next season.
Newcastle are getting European football next season.
12 months ago i could understand the fee, not now. He wont be a bad signing, but also not worth the money quoted imo.
Insane money for a goalscorer that doesn't score
This kind of breaks the new owner/board policy of slower investment so I'm guessing Callum Wilson's hamstring scan (he came off in the 70th minute against city) might look terrible and forced their hand?
Still pleased with it, mind.
Still pleased with it, mind.
This would be a hell of a signing for them. I really rate him.
Seems an enormous fee for him? Is he really that good?
Holy shit that's a lot of money for that guy
He had an impressive Euro, but hasn’t scored bucketloads in La Liga. Will be interesting to see how he does in the PL. Price seems high but I have no idea anymore.
Welcome to the super league. This is the super league.
Pedro deal still on too?
Good player. Was thinking recently that he could have been one for us next season if he were to have a good season this year.
Clearly very talented but feels like he’s a player who’s just going to fade away and never become what he could be. Certainly don’t think he’s the kind of talisman that Newcastle will be looking for a signing of this nature to be right now.
Jesus..
He is talented but I can't believe someones actually paying that much for him..
He is talented but I can't believe someones actually paying that much for him..
This is Manchester United
Last season... got 17 in 34 the season before
I wouldn't be too worried about his low goal return at his age, he's still very young. Finishing and anticipation in the box is often the last thing that clicks for an attacker. But yes, that is a lot of money to pay for potential. You'd want the finished article for that money, really.
Are we not rumoured to be about to spend more money on a player the same age who has achieved less?
This will be Newcastle's Robinho signing.
Good signing, but more than a bit overpriced. He'll do well and I think he's a decent upgrade on Wilson. Very technical, decent workrate and can score all kind of goals.
Watford playing coy. They're holding off with Everton looking likely to sell Gordon as they'd like to start a last minute bidding war. Everton interest is apparently real. Would love it if he came in with Isak though. We're fairly solid at the back now, just need firepower up front.
He is talented, but is he clinical? Goals wild suggest otherwise but would be interested to see his finishing statistics.
I'm surprised to see no one take a chance on Brereton Diaz. He has impressed me a lot when I've watched him.
I'm surprised to see no one take a chance on Brereton Diaz. He has impressed me a lot when I've watched him.
Off to Newcastle it seems
Ajax… “well Antony is now definitely 100m United”
If only we had a Forum for transfer news.
Yeah I was hoping that we would beat you to the Pedro signing! I reckon he can have the same impact as Richy did for us.
Good signing for you this though. You needed a new striker regardless of Wilson’s fitness.