Chelsea have a verbal deal in place to bring Newcastle strikerโฏAlexanderโฏIsak to Stamford Bridge, according to several closeโtoโtheโclub sources. Personal terms are settled on a fiveโyear contract with an optional extra season, and all paperwork between the player and the Blues is already signedโChelsea now await the final goโahead before making the transfer official.
The fee is thought to be about ยฃ90โฏmillion, which would rank Isak among the costliest signings in club history. Handโpicked by new bossโฏEnzoโฏMaresca to spearhead the attack, the 24โyearโold Swedeโrenowned for his pace, movement and clinical finishingโwill inherit the storied No.โฏ9 shirt.
Isak hit 21 league goals for Newcastle last term despite injury interruptions, and Chelsea hope his mix of technique and physicality will reignite their push for domestic and European glory.
Stamford Bridge is braced for the โIsak era.โ Official confirmation is expected soon.
