Barcelona’s search for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, 35, has turned to Alexander Isaac, 23, of Newcastle. It is reported that coach Chavi Hernandez (43, Spain) has fallen in love with Isaac’s skills.

“With Barcelona needing to improve their offense in the long term, they have an option that Xavi really wants,” Spanish outlet Pichajes reported on Sunday (July 17), adding, “Barcelona, who are scouring the transfer market in search of a striker, are focusing on Newcastle’s Isaac.”

Last season, Barcelona added frontline destructiveness with the signing of Lewandowski. Lewandowski lived up to expectations, leading the Primera Liga (La Liga) with 23 goals. Led by Lewandowski, Barcelona won their 27th La Liga title, finishing 10 points clear of arch-rivals Real Madrid.

With three goals so far this season, Lewandowski is still going strong, but given his age, a replacement is urgently needed. Lewandowski is now in his mid-30s, and it’s not surprising that his form could decline at any time.

Therefore, Barcelona are looking for a younger striker who can provide them with an offensive spark for years to come. On Barcelona’s radar is Isaac, the most expensive player in Newcastle’s history. Isaac, who wore a Newcastle shirt last season, is no stranger to La Liga, having previously played for Real Sociedad.

Isaac joined Newcastle in the summer of 2022 for a club-record €70 million. The 6-foot-2 striker is an attacker with quick feet and fluid technique. Last season, he scored 10 goals and provided one assist in 22 games in his first season in the Premier League, helping Newcastle reach the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

He’d be a great replacement for Lewandowski, but it’s unclear if Barcelona would be able to afford Isaac’s transfer fee. “Isaac is under contract with Newcastle until June 2028, and the minimum transfer fee of €70 million would be expensive,” says Pichajes. Barcelona must find a way to lower the price.” 카지노사이트

Currently, Barcelona’s finances are such that they would have to sell a stake in the club to sign a star player. They struggled to sign Joao Cancelo, 29, and Joao Felix, 23, this summer. It is unlikely that they will be able to negotiate amicably with Newcastle, who have Saudi Arabian ‘oil money’.