Newcastle United finally found their reinforcements at the forefront of the attack, signing both Nick Urtemaid and Joane Wissa, but they saw another target who was desperate to leave the club at the deadline.
Focusing on the situation of Newcastle United strikers
The transfer window finally came to an end on Monday night after months of drama in which Alexander Isaac joined Liverpool after not being involved with Magpies during the opening of the Premier League.
His absence from Saturday’s goalless drawer to Leeds United led to fans as fans heard the voices surrounding his absence, but fans may feel a little more positive about the ordeal after Fabrizio Romano clears details about how valuable a late move to Anfield is.
He states: “Alexander Isaac will arrive in Liverpool to sign a six-year transaction that is valid until June 2031. Newcastle will win £130 million, including solidarity payments, so Liverpool will be on a contract of £125 million.”
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strandlersen, looking for a replacement, was on the magpie radar despite seeing some bids due to the Norwegian star being turned down. Vitor Pereira is said to have asked Starman for £65 million.
Ultimately, Yoane Wissa joined Newcastle for a fee worth around £55 million and lowered the curtains in a long search for ISAK alternatives.
Eventually, Geordy has linked up with a number of strikers to replace Isaac, bumping into a long list before reaching a conclusion about who will arrive at St. James Park.
Newcastle fans are pleased with Wissa and Ultemade’s arrival, but their windows could have been different if the 11-hour event didn’t move things in a different direction.
Nicholas Jackson was a warning alternative to Newcastle
According to the Sun, Newcastle discussed signing Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson if he failed to agree to a deal with Whissa’s Brentford. Incredibly, Senegal refused to return to Chelsea when he was called back to cover Liam Dellup’s injuries and forced a loan move to Bayern Munich in the 11th hour.
Mark Giu was recalled to Chelsea to take Jackson’s place instead, allowing him to move to Germany on loan with a buy-out obligation.
The magpie had multiple plates spinning, but the 24-year-old was close to the top of his wish list and was considered to be priced at £60 million. Labeled as “Fantastic” by Joe Cole, Jackson recorded 13 goals and six assists in 37 appearances in all competitions the previous term, but Newcastle chose to sign a deal for Wissa, who held an outstanding record of 20 strikes on 39 outings.
After months of chaotic actions in the market, Hau will feel satisfied with the options he has at his disposal in light of losing Isaac to Liverpool.