Newcastle United are now interested in signing the £21m “prolific” player, and are among the favorites to win the race for his signature, according to reports.

Doubts about the fate of Alexander Isak

Before Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth, Alexander Isak scored eight goals Premier League match on the spin, so it is no surprise that this player has started to attract the attention of some of the top teams in Europe.

Arsenal is one of the English clubs competing for Isaac’s signatureand Chelsea are also among those who can afford itbut the Magpies remain in strong discussion, because Sweden is contractor until the summer of 2028.

That said, it could be difficult to keep the striker this summer, as well Eddie Howe he could also be tasked with signing a replacement for former team-mate Callum Wilson, who has struggled with injuries this season.

One of the directors Newcastle are targeting FC Nürnberg’s Stefanos Tzimasand Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg recently revealed they are keeping tabs on the 19-year-old.

There have been a new in the Magpies pursuit of Tzimasand BILD say they have a 35% chance of signing the striker this summer (via Sport Witness).

Howe’s side are said to be interested in signing the player, and an asking price of €25m (£21m) will not be a problem, as they will have plenty of money to spend.

Newcastle are the second favorites to sign the star, who has left English clubs, and is expected to be available this summer, with FC Nürnberg set to sign him for €18m (£15m), immediately. sell him for profit.

Tzimas is showing signs of great promise

It is fair to say that FC Nürnberg manager Joti Chatzialexiou is delighted with the youngster’s progress this season, to say: “He’s come a long way in the last few weeks. We’ve had him on our radar for a long time and we’re delighted that he’s doing so well now.”

The Thessaloniki-born striker has made a flying start to life in the 2. Bundesliga, picking it up eight goals and two assists in his opening 14 games, it is not surprising that other European clubs were made aware of his presence.

That said, the PAOK loanee is still in the infancy of his career and has yet to prove himself for a long time, or in the big league.

As such, Newcastle must continue to monitor Tzimas’ development from now until the end of the season to ensure he has what it takes to make it to one of the top clubs in the Premier League.