Newcastle don’t have faith in £60m player now, could make new signing – journalist

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Newcastle have work to do in the January transfer window.

Sandro Tonali’s ban has left the Magpies scrambling for a new midfielder, while a recent injury to Sven Botman has highlighted the Tyneside club’s need for more depth at the back.

While the defence and the midfield need addressing at the moment, according to Dean Jones, there’s also a feeling within St James’ Park that they need a new striker.

Indeed, speaking on the Chasing Green Arrows Podcast, Jones says that Newcastle are now looking into the idea of signing a new forward in January as they don’t trust Alexander Isak’s ability to stay fit throughout the season.

Newcastle don’t trust Isak, could make new signing

Jones shared what he knows about the £60m man and Newcastle’s transfer plans.

“I know there are concerns at Newcastle at the moment about whether they need to sign a new forward in January because of Isak and Wilson. They can’t be undone by this, it would be gutting for them if they didn’t have another option,” Jones said.

“They really will contemplate going after another attacking option, it will probably be a versatile one that can play wide as well, Isak is a great option to go wide as well, but I don’t think they trust Isak to stay fit between now and the end of the season which is probably wise.”

Need a plan B

As good a player as Isak is, the best ability in football is availability, and if Isak isn’t going to be able to stay fit, they need to have a plan B.

Of course, Callum Wilson is also there, but, at the same time, the former Bournemouth striker isn’t exactly the most reliable in terms of fitness either.

It will be interesting to see what Newcastle do in the January window, as there are now a few areas that need addressing.