Alexander Isak is enjoying a fantastic first season as a Newcastle United player.
Ever since the Swedish international scored on his Premier League debut, his story has been one of success.
While niggling injuries proved frustrating, the £60m star now looks free of such concerns and continues to impress.
A brace in Sunday’s massive 6-1 win against Tottenham took the 23-year-old up to ten Premier League goals in his first season on these shores.
Given how many games Isak has missed through injury, that is a stunning return.
Yes, such a big price tag would have many suggesting that’s what Isak should be doing but that would be harsh. His first season in a new country, the future is very bright indeed.
Jamie Carragher would prefer Isak over Harry Kane for Newcastle
In fact, the Swede has made so much of an impression on pundits that they are now making big claims.
Indeed, Jamie Carragher was vocal on Twitter during Newcastle’s demolition of Spurs and gave a theory as to what would happen to Harry Kane this summer.
The Sky Sports pundit suggested Kane, who has been linked with a move to St James’ Park, would ultimately remain at Spurs.
When a Newcastle supporter replied saying Kane should join Newcastle, Carragher hinted he would take Isak over Kane in Eddie Howe’s side.
Tongue in cheek but Carragher has a point
Now clearly, Carragher’s response is probably somewhat tongue in cheek. As good as Isak has been, even the most ardent Toon fan would surely admit Kane’s body of work takes some beating.
After all, this is one of the world’s best strikers we’re talking about
Still, the point is that Isak has already answered Newcastle’s need for goals. Tipped to be the club’s No.9 going in the years to come, there isn’t really a need to buy another massive name striker right now.
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