According to reports, an 'ideal' replacement for Alexander Isak has decided his 'stance' on a potential £70m move to Newcastle United.

Now that there is a real possibility of Newcastle losing Isak, the Magpies have started their search for a replacement and have identified Benjamin Sesko as their top transfer prospect in the role, according to The Athletic.

Newcastle are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in case Alexander Isak departs this summer.

Dan Burn conceded that Alexander Isak's potential departure from Newcastle United would upset the squad after a fine 2024-25 campaign. Isak is not a part of Eddie Howe's travelling party for Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia amid mounting transfer speculation surrounding the Sweden international.

Newcastle United’s stance on Alexander Isak remains firm — the striker is not for sale. However, the ultimate decision over his future will lie in the hands of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), in a saga that has begun to ripple through the club just as they embark on their pre-season tour of the Far East.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has reportedly been communicating his views on Alexander Isak behind the scenes at St James' Park.

According to reports, Newcastle United star Alexander Isak has ‘set a condition’ for him to ‘accept an offer’ amid interest from Liverpool. Earlier this week, Liverpool‘s chances of signing Isak improved as the striker informed Newcastle of his intention to ‘explore’ a move elsewhere this summer.

In recent days outlets such as Talksport have led on Isak demanding £300,000 per week to stay at Newcastle. Our information is that - via intermediaries - figures of around £200k a week were put to the Isak camp but the situation remains unresolved.