Barcelona’s pursuit of €75m-rated Premier League forward faces unexpected setback | OneFootball

Barcelona’s hopes of securing Alexander Isak’s signature have taken a major hit, as Newcastle United have reportedly made it clear that they have no intention of selling any of their key players in the summer, regardless of their Champions League qualification status.

Interestingly, this decision could force Barcelona to reconsider their options in the transfer market.

The Swedish forward has been on Barcelona’s radar for some time now, with the club’s sporting management particularly impressed by his versatility.

Not only is he a clinical goal-scorer, but he is also capable of playing on either wing and contributing effectively to link-up play. His skill set makes him an ideal target for Barcelona’s attack, but Newcastle’s stance could complicate any potential transfer.

Newcastle United’s reluctance

According to reports from Daily Mail (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Newcastle have already made up their minds about their approach for the upcoming summer window.

Newcastle United will not sell Alexander Isak in the summer. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Despite recent struggles in the Premier League, which have seen them slip outside the top five after three defeats in their last four matches, the club remains financially stable.

Their strong position in financial fair play regulations allows them to retain their top talents without the pressure to sell.

Things look bleak

Newcastle’s ambition is clear—they want to build on their current project and strengthen their squad rather than dismantle it. Even if they fail to secure Champions League football, their priority remains keeping the core of the team intact.

This firm stance could make negotiations extremely difficult for any club hoping to sign their star players, including Barcelona, who may now need to explore alternative attacking options.

While the transfer window is still months away and anything can happen in football, Newcastle have drawn their lines early. Unless circumstances change, Barcelona could find it nearly impossible to bring Isak to the club this summer.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.