Just In: Newcastle’s backup plan for Alexander Isak’s transfer is determined, but Arsenal will compete.

Newcastle has prepared backup plans in case Alexander Isak is lost,

and Justin Kluivert has been named as a possible alternative.

Numerous elite teams in Europe are pursuing the Swedish striker,

who has had his greatest season to date and is vying for the Golden Boot.

Some of the Premier League’s top teams, as well as international teams,

are expected to show interest in Isak this summer.

Newcastle has managed to hold onto its best players thus far,

but if they get a huge offer for Isak, their determination might be put to the test.

With Bournemouth’s frontman on their radar, they have thus thought about who they could target instead.

The Magpies have been closely observing the Cherries winger’s last five games,

according to the Sun. The Arsenal

but has also been keeping an eye on Kluivert, who has scored 11 goals so far this season,

including a hat-trick against Newcastle. If Newcastle can clinch another year in the Champions League,

Isak, who has already scored 17 goals this season,

is probably going to stay. While keeping an eye on Kluivert,

Arsenal is one of the teams that has been strongly linked to a bid for the Swede.

Howe has already insisted that the player is essential to their hopes to win a trophy,

which he still has the chance to achieve this season, and has no intention of leaving.

“Neither I nor anyone else at Newcastle wants to let Alex go,” he stated.

He plays a significant role in our long-term strategies. He’s first class.