FC Barcelona is still looking for a quality forward to strengthen its attack. Despite thie, one of the transfers that had excited many seems to be fading away. Alexander Isak, who showed interest in Barcelona since his time at Real Sociedad, is now an unattainable option. Barça's economic situation and the firm stance of Newcastle United, his current team, have closed this door.
Dani Olmo's Dream
Since his arrival in the Premier League, Isak's performance has been outstanding. The Swedish forward has excelled at Newcastle with an average of 10 to 15 goals per season. Such performance has caught the attention of elite clubs, including Barcelona.
Dani Olmo, Isak's compatriot, had always expressed his desire to see him at Camp Nou. Signing the Swedish striker was one of the priorities of the club to bolster its offense. However, Barcelona's financial reality has complicated this dream.
Financial Obstacles and Newcastle's Stance
The main obstacle for Isak to join Barcelona is his high price. Newcastle has made it clear that the forward is not on their transferable list. According to sources close to the English club, they would only consider his departure if the player himself requested it.
However, even in that case, the required sum would be exorbitant. The absence of a release clause in Isak's contract has allowed Newcastle to set his price at 100 million euros. For Barcelona, which still faces financial problems and is limited in its transfer capacity, that figure is impossible to reach.
An Uncertain Future for Isak at Barcelona
Although Isak still dreams of wearing the blue and garnet jersey, the reality is that his transfer will not materialize in the short term. His contract with Newcastle terminates by 2028, so Isak will have to wait or for Laporta to find a financial solution to sign him. However, it's a remote option, so Isak will continue in England at least until his contract ends.
Other Targets on the List
Faced with the impossibility of signing Isak, Barcelona has started looking at other options to enhance its attack. One of the names that has gained traction is Benjamin Sesko, the Slovenian forward who plays for RB Leipzig.
At just 21 years old, Sesko has shown great potential and is already one of the standout scorers in the Bundesliga. His young profile and room for improvement make him an attractive option for Barça, which is looking for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.