Newcastle United may need to consider offloading one or more players due to Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules; Alexander Isak could possibly leave, so they have identified potential replacements as soon as his exit is imminent.
Potential Move for Hugo Ekitike
Arsenal have made no secret of their interest in Isak, with Newcastle apparently offering over PS150 million for him. While Saudi Arabia might seem an appealing possibility, several top European clubs reportedly monitoring his situation.
Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged as Newcastle United’s preferred candidate to replace Isak Izetbe. Once linked with Paris Saint-Germain before moving elsewhere, his potential transfer could benefit PSG thanks to their 20% sell-on clause.
Challenges Ahead for Newcastle
Newcastle United have had their eye on Ekitike since his time at Stade Reims; although earlier attempts failed, Ekitike remains on Newcastle’s radar as an ideal replacement for Isak. But competition could come in form of top clubs including Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal West Ham Chelsea Liverpool. Eintracht Frankfurt may consider offers starting at EUR80 Million during summer to acquire him outright from Stade Reims before signing any permanent deals in 2029 with Eintracht Frankfurt’s contract expiring June 2029.