Chelsea’s Bold Move for Alexander Isak: Swap Proposal in Play
Chelsea is reportedly exploring innovative strategies to make the acquisition of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak feasible this summer.
In a notable Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, Alexander Isak of Newcastle celebrated after netting a goal against Chelsea. Now, Isak might be set to replace a current Chelsea player rather than simply joining the squad.
To navigate the steep financial demands—Newcastle is asking over £115 million for the Swedish international, alongside high wage expectations—Chelsea is considering a swap deal to make the transfer more financially manageable.
This isn’t the first instance of such a suggestion this transfer window. However, due to the magnitude of this potential deal, the caliber of players involved could be significant.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea has proposed including Nicolas Jackson in the deal for Isak. Though Chelsea isn’t actively seeking offers for Jackson, his inclusion in the proposal is seen as opportunistic. In contrast, the club is openly looking to sell another forward, Armando Broja.
Despite these discussions, Newcastle appears reluctant to approve the sale. This update comes almost a year after Chelsea signed Jackson from Villarreal for around £30 million on an eight-year contract. Jackson had an impressive debut season, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 44 appearances.
Chelsea has been linked with multiple forwards this summer, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dominic Solanke, Jhon Duran, Jonathan David, and Samu Omorodion. Additionally, Marc Guiu is expected to join from Barcelona, with Chelsea ready to activate his £5 million re
lease clause.
