Newcastle set to smash wage structure to make Isak their highest-paid player ever

Newcastle United are prepared to retain the services of star striker Alexander Isak with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United linked with the sensational goalscorer.

Isak enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25 season as he helped Newcastle qualify for the UEFA Champions League as well as beat Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup. In the process, Isak scored 23 league goals and was able to produce man-of-the-match performance on various occasion.

With Arsenal and Liverpool ready to break the bank for the Sweden international, –Barcelona are keen on signing the forward – Newcastle are ready to make Isak their highest-paid player ever with the club ready to break their wage structure.

Alexander Isak scores from the penalty spot against Brighton & Hove Albion. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

According to The Times, Newcastle are determined to retain the striker’s services beyond this summer and the officials are set to initiate talks with the player over a new and improved contract, which could potentially fend off interest from the Gunners and Reds.

The Magpies are ready to offer a salary beyond £150,000 a week, which would see Isak overtake the likes of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon as the club’s top earner.

Isak might be tempted to sign the new deal ahead of what promises to be another competitive season for Newcastle. Howe’s men will reassemble in the middle of July before they play their first pre-season friendly against Scottish giants Celtic on July 19.