Mamoon
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That is fair, but you also have to consider the fact that you have to part ways with Isak eventually.I take issue with this, whatever price we attach to him is ultimately reasonable
He will not sign a new contract, you obviously wouldn’t want to let him go for free and his price is going to drop every window as his contract runs down.
Summer of 2025 is the perfect time to cash on him as he would still have 3 years left on the deal and you can command a £110-120m price which is very fair for a player of his talent, age and contract situation.
No one will pay more than £100m next summer for a player with 2 years left on his contract. In 2027, his price will drop further if he doesn’t extend his contract and in 2028, he will be a free agent.
Fans and clubs think differently. For your perspective, Isak shouldn’t be for sale this summer but from the club’s perspective, they will definitely be exploring the possibility.
Also, football is uncertain - who knows, God forbid, he suffers a career ending injury next season or worse, dies? Newcastle will end up getting nothing for a player they could have sold for £100m+.
Newcastle is not in a position to challenge for the league title any time soon. Therefore, it must swallow its price and be open-minded about selling Isak who has no reason to spend his prime at a club that at best will be fighting for a top 6 position.
Accept the £110-120m offer from Arsenal and reinvest that money to sustain or even improve your level if you make smart signings. Let Isak realize his potential at a club that is a level above Newcastle and fighting for the league.
Arsenal is not the only club for Isak and of course there are stronger clubs out there that Isak can dream of playing for, but realistically, when you look at the number of clubs who can spend that kind of money and also need a striker next summer, the list isn’t very long, so Arsenal in this moment is the ideal destination for him.
It is a win-win situation for all three parties but Newcastle must put its ego at bay like West Ham did in spite of dragging its feet initially.