Ranking the 6 Best Transfer Landing Spots for Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak wrote his name into Newcastle United history books with his League Cup-winning goal on Sunday.

The 2-1 victory over Liverpool acted as an excellent snapshot of the Sweden international's talent and a reminder that a huge summer approaches for him.

The striker is likely to be the number one target for many elite clubs at the end of the season. He has a huge choice on his hands and the world at his feet, so let's look at his potential choices and rank which ones make the most sense.

Nicolas Jackson made a good start to the season and temporarily hushed a lot of his doubters. He has nine goals in the Premier League this campaign, but the problem is, none of those have come in 2025. 

Zero in eight matches before his injury left the door open for Christian Nkunku to finally get a run of games with the Blues.

Jackson's anonymity in games outside the UEFA Conference League is surprising and likely to conclude with an exit once this season is done.

Isak is an obvious upgrade and would finally relieve some pressure from Cole Palmer, who is constantly relied on.

Chelsea would need to sell the project, as Isak is likely to have options that are immediately more attractive. Stamford Bridge has tended to be a bit of a graveyard for strikers recently, but Enzo Maresca leading the Blues back into the Champions League could put them in the conversation for his signature.

Pause for a moment. Why doesn't Isak just stay at Newcastle?

The 25-year-old is already a Geordie icon and a figurehead for this new era that now includes winning a first major trophy since 1955. He is dearly loved by supporters.

Isak would even have an excellent chance of hunting down Alan Shearer's record 206-goal haul considering he is already 25th in the club's history on 58. 

It's genuine statue territory if Isak stays at Newcastle, a club that is willing to modernise and invest with him at the heart of it all. That has to be an attractive prospect, especially if they are regularly competing for trophies and a top-four place.

Isak will be 26 in September, so we can consider his next few years to be his peak, although that concept is waning in modern football.

He has already taken Newcastle to their promised land, so if the opportunity arises to do the same for another club, it could speak to his hunger and desire to take them up on it.

One such club is Paris Saint-Germain, who are desperate for that elusive first Champions League title. Luis Enrique's team is the talk of world football right now after outclassing Liverpool to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals. Isak did the same at Wembley.

The focus on younger players has made PSG a genuine force and an entertaining team to watch. Sometimes, though, there's a slight lack of edge, despite Ousmane Dembele's brilliant form.

Adding an option of Isak's calibre could add that extra special something to finally lift the pressure off their back.

It might sound harsh, but Arsenal are not quite as attractive a prospect as they were 12 months ago. 

Mikel Arteta's side have regressed away from brilliant passing football into a more rugged style that is designed to get the job done by any means necessary. Although it's not quite as bad as social media would suggest, there's a staleness creeping into the Gunners' play and prospects moving forward.

Add in the fact that Arsenal's need for a striker has been documented for an eternity. Again, a year ago felt like the right time to invest. When they didn't, surely the January just gone had to be the time?

The north London club has waited and waited, and it feels like the perfect moment may have passed. 

That said, Isak would fly at the Emirates Stadium alongside Bukayo Saka and ahead of Martin Odegaard. It's still a good move, but it's probably no longer the most obvious and as attractive one it once was.

Arne Slot and Liverpool know first-hand what Isak can do.

His performance in the League Cup final took on greater significance due to the lack of output on the other side. Mohamed Salah barely impacted the game, while Diogo Jota perhaps did even less, and neither Cody Gakpo nor Darwin Nunez could make a mark on the match when tactics went out of the window.

It won't be long until a significant attacking signing is needed at Anfield. Salah is 32 and doesn't have long left even if he agrees to a new deal. Jota's injuries have blunted his output, and Darwin needs to be sold.

Rumours have surfaced recently suggesting Luis Diaz may soon entertain a move away. Gakpo with Isak and one other could soon make a lot of sense.

An important factor of Isak's quality is that we've seen both consistency and match-winning performances against top clubs. Slot's Liverpool create a lot of chances; the speed of their attacking play would suit his ability to time runs and make something from very little. 

The Swede should be on the Reds' radar and could be the difference between taking advantage of a fallow Manchester City season and winning titles when Pep Guardiola's side inevitably return to their best.

OK, I know Barcelona are very unlikely to sign Isak. They basically have to unplug their electronics to keep the bills down these days.

However, the concept of him lining up alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal doesn't just make the mouth water, it sends full, gloopy spits to the floor in excitement.

Robert Lewandowski will be 37 at the start of the new season. Despite his continued prowess in front of goal, there are signs he isn't going to be able to keep up with Barca's play for much longer.

Isak's rapidness ahead of two hard-working and equally speedy wingers would allow Hansi Flick's side even greater opportunity to capitalise on the break. 

Quite often Raphinha and Yamal have to beat the last man by themselves, with Lewandowski not quick enough to power beyond the defensive line.

Adding a player who will get away from his marker would open new avenues to goal and elevate a side that already terrifies anyone they come up against.

I wonder, too, if Isak feels moving abroad is the most appropriate option after his time with Newcastle. He could avoid the hate from supporters who currently love him and keep all those good memories in a similar way to Harry Kane leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich (but you know, actually with a trophy).

There's a real possibility that could be a huge factor in Isak's decision when the time finally comes.