Payday for Alexander Isak! Newcastle to smash wage structure to make Arsenal and Liverpool target their highest-paid player ever

Isak had a terrific outing for the Magpies in the 2024-25 campaign as he scored 23 league goals and helped the club secure a Champions League slot. He also played a key role in Eddie Howe's side ending the club's trophy drought with victory in the Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool in the final.

The Sweden international, quite expectedly, is attracting interest from top European sides. Barcelona are keen on signing the forward, while Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are also considered strong contenders to sign the forward.

Per The Times, Newcastle are determined to retain the striker's services beyond this summer and the officials are set to initiate talks with the player over a new and improved contract, which could potentially fend off interest from the Gunners and Reds. The Magpies are ready to offer a salary beyond £150,000 a week, which would see Isak overtake the likes of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon as the club's top earner.

Howe's men will reassemble in the middle of July before they play their first pre-season friendly against Scottish giants Celtic on July 19.