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Newcastle United told to make shock move for ex-Arsenal target as Alexander Isak replacement
Newcastle United should make a late move for former Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic. That’s the view of European football expert Andy Brassell, who told talkSPORT that the Toon could do a lot worse than trying to sign the Juventus star. Vlahovic has been linked with a Premier League move for a long timeGetty Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the Serbian international but missed out on his signature in January 2022 when he joined Juventus from Fiorentina. The striker’s deal with the Old Lady expires next summer, and the Italian giants could be looking to cash in. Newcastle are in desperate need of at least one striker this summer with Alexander Isak on strike and Callum Wilson having joined West Ham. It leaves Will Osula as the club’s only first-team forward, though he didn’t start the Toon’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on the opening day. Instead, Anthony Gordon led the line, while Eddie Howe has spoken about the need for a striker. And Brassell thinks Vlahovic moving to St James Park would make sense. Speaking on the Trans European Express and when asked about Vlahovic’s time at Juventus being a failure, he said: “I agree, especially when you look at his age. I would say he’s a qualified failure because he’s had his moments. “Obviously, he’s way too expensive, they are paying him 12 million a year, which he’s not going to get anywhere else outside Saudi. “I would say there are a few Premier League clubs, maybe a certain one who are having striker issues at the moment in the North East of England [Newcastle], who I think it’s worth having a little go for him. “He only has a year left on his contract. Juventus have to sell him now, they won’t be charging a lot of money for him.” Isak is currently refusing to play for Newcastle Vlahovic had an okay season for Juventus What is the striker situation at Newcastle? Isak has been the subject of a £110 million bid from Liverpool that was rejected immediately by the Toon. The Reds are yet to come back with another offer and don’t intend to unless given encouragement that the Magpies would accept, talkSPORT understands. Isak played no part in Newcastle’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa and has told the club he’ll never play for them again. He is currently training on his own and is desperate to join Liverpool. The Magpies are seeking two forwards in the remainder of the transfer window, allowing Isak to leave. But they are being frustrated by Brentford in their attempts to sign Yoane Wissa. Howe has been frustrated in his attempts to sign players this summerGetty Wissa is also refusing to play for Brentford and wants to join NewcastleGetty The Bees have quoted Newcastle a price of £60 million until Brentford sign a replacement. Dango Ouattara has arrived from Bournemouth in a deal worth £42.5 million, but he is seen as Bryan Mbeumo’s replacement. Talks between Newcastle and Brentford are set to resume over Wissa this week. talkSPORT understands Nicolas Jackson is also on Newcastle’s radar, but with time running out, it is proving to be increasingly hard for the Magpies to sign a striker. They are yet to be linked with Vlahovic, but with his contract running down, and the Toon in need of a forward, it could be one to watch.
Newcastle United should make a late move for former Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic.
That’s the view of European football expert Andy Brassell, who told talkSPORT that the Toon could do a lot worse than trying to sign the Juventus star.
Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the Serbian international but missed out on his signature in January 2022 when he joined Juventus from Fiorentina.
The striker’s deal with the Old Lady expires next summer, and the Italian giants could be looking to cash in.
Newcastle are in desperate need of at least one striker this summer with Alexander Isak on strike and Callum Wilson having joined West Ham.
It leaves Will Osula as the club’s only first-team forward, though he didn’t start the Toon’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on the opening day.
Instead, Anthony Gordon led the line, while Eddie Howe has spoken about the need for a striker.
And Brassell thinks Vlahovic moving to St James Park would make sense.
Speaking on the Trans European Express and when asked about Vlahovic’s time at Juventus being a failure, he said: “I agree, especially when you look at his age. I would say he’s a qualified failure because he’s had his moments.
“Obviously, he’s way too expensive, they are paying him 12 million a year, which he’s not going to get anywhere else outside Saudi.
“I would say there are a few Premier League clubs, maybe a certain one who are having striker issues at the moment in the North East of England [Newcastle], who I think it’s worth having a little go for him.
“He only has a year left on his contract. Juventus have to sell him now, they won’t be charging a lot of money for him.”
What is the striker situation at Newcastle?
Isak has been the subject of a £110 million bid from Liverpool that was rejected immediately by the Toon.
The Reds are yet to come back with another offer and don’t intend to unless given encouragement that the Magpies would accept, talkSPORT understands.
Isak played no part in Newcastle’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa and has told the club he’ll never play for them again.
He is currently training on his own and is desperate to join Liverpool.
The Magpies are seeking two forwards in the remainder of the transfer window, allowing Isak to leave.
But they are being frustrated by Brentford in their attempts to sign Yoane Wissa.
The Bees have quoted Newcastle a price of £60 million until Brentford sign a replacement.
Dango Ouattara has arrived from Bournemouth in a deal worth £42.5 million, but he is seen as Bryan Mbeumo’s replacement.
Talks between Newcastle and Brentford are set to resume over Wissa this week.
talkSPORT understands Nicolas Jackson is also on Newcastle’s radar, but with time running out, it is proving to be increasingly hard for the Magpies to sign a striker.
They are yet to be linked with Vlahovic, but with his contract running down, and the Toon in need of a forward, it could be one to watch.
