Newcastle eye Goncalo Ramos in fresh striker search this summer
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Newcastle eye Goncalo Ramos as the club navigates a tricky pre-season filled with more questions than answers. With Alexander Isak’s future hanging in the balance, Eddie Howe’s side is preparing contingency plans, and the Portuguese striker might be the centerpiece of their next move. As Newcastle consider how to strengthen their frontline, fans keeping tabs on summer shakeups can dive deeper into our expert Premier League Predictions for insights ahead of kickoff.
- Goncalo Ramos is now on Newcastle’s shortlist as striker uncertainty lingers
- Alexander Isak returned to training but skipped the club’s pre-season tour
- Liverpool’s £110m bid for Isak was turned down, but the door may not be closed
- PSG are reportedly open to letting Ramos leave this summer
Isak has returned to training at the club’s Benton facility, but he’s clearly not aligned with the club’s plans, at least not yet. The Sweden international opted out of the squad’s pre-season tour of Asia and instead trained solo in San Sebastián, the home of his former club Real Sociedad. His reason? A “minor thigh injury” according to reports. But let’s be honest, the timing feels far from casual. Isak reportedly isn’t keen on renewing his deal, which has only intensified transfer talk around him.
Liverpool already tried to strike, throwing down a massive £110 million bid last week. Newcastle turned it down, but sources suggest the Reds are still hovering, just waiting for the right moment or a softening in Newcastle’s stance. Until then, Newcastle are scouting their alternatives. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa was a name on the table, but that pursuit hit a wall too. Now, eyes are drifting to Ramos, a player they’ve admired before and may finally make a move for.
Goncalo Ramos isn’t new to Newcastle’s radar. The club showed interest in him years ago before eventually snapping up Isak. The 24-year-old forward is currently with PSG, and while he hasn’t locked down a permanent starting role, his talent is undeniable. He came off the bench in PSG’s 5-0 Champions League final win against Inter, a quiet cameo in a big moment. But he might just be looking for a club where he can step out of the shadows. And PSG? They’re reportedly open to letting him go.
Still, it’s hard to say how this will end. Isak might stay. He might bolt. Ramos could be a backup plan, or the new No.9. That’s the delicate dance Newcastle are doing right now. Their plans depend on shifting pieces, transfer market tension, and just a bit of luck. One thing’s certain: fans hungry for insight on what’s next should keep an eye on our Premier League Predictions as the story continues to unfold.
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