Newcastle Prefers Selling Star Player to Barcelona or PSG Over Premier League Rivals | OneFootball

Newcastle United standout Alexander Isak is in the transfer rumor mill, and one report reveals that a move to PSG, Barcelona, and Real Madrid is more likely than moving to a Premier League club.

In April, TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, reported that Liverpool remain intent on securing a deal for Isak, especially now that Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract.

From the outset, the club’s plan has been to keep Salah at Anfield while also bringing in Isak—and that focus hasn’t shifted.

Bailey also noted that Salah’s extension could make Liverpool a more appealing move for Isak. With Virgil van Dijk also staying, the Reds clearly commit to staying competitive and challenging for trophies.

Nonetheless, if Isak were to leave the Magpies, it wouldn’t be to a Premier League rival.

Newcastle would prefer to sell Barcelona, PSG target abroad

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The Telegraph reports that Isak is likelier to move abroad than join one of Newcastle’s Premier League rivals. The Swedish striker has been linked with Arsenal as well as Liverpool, but Eddie Howe is still intent on keeping him at St James’ Park.

If Newcastle end up needing to sell, clubs like PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are seen as more likely destinations than anywhere else in England.

Newcastle are in a UEFA Champions League spot for next season, but one point separates them from sixth-place Manchester City. Falling outside of the Champions League with two more matchdays could put them in a challenging spot to keep Isak.