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Barcelona fans hoping to see Alexander Isak in their colors might want to hold that thought. The Spanish giants have been eyeing the Swedish forward as a long-term solution to their striking needs.
With Robert Lewandowski not getting any younger, the club has been scanning Europe for a forward who can lead their line for years to come.
Isak, who has been firing goals left and right for Newcastle United, was seen as a perfect fit. His pace, finishing, and movement make him one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League.
On paper, he looked like the kind of player who could thrive at Camp Nou.
But football, like transfers, isn’t always black and white. Sometimes it’s just red — like the color of your bank account when the price tag hits nine digits.
Reports in Spain, including from MARCA, now suggest that Barcelona are stepping away from the race to sign Isak. And there’s one big reason: money.
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Newcastle are reportedly asking for close to €150 million for the 25-year-old striker. That’s a fee Barcelona simply can’t afford right now.
With Financial Fair Play rules already breathing down their necks, the Catalan club is choosing to pass. “Practically impossible,” is how one club insider described the deal, according to the report.
Isak has scored 62 goals in just 100 appearances for the Magpies. That kind of form doesn’t come cheap. And while PSG and Real Madrid might have the cash to make a move, Barcelona are now expected to look elsewhere.
Names like Luis Diaz have started to pop up as alternatives. The Liverpool forward offers versatility and would likely come with a lighter price tag.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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