Former Arsenal participant turned pundit Paul Merson has not been impressed by Newcastle United’s pursuit of Actual Sociedad’s Alexander Isak.
The Magpies are believed to be on the verge of signing the Sweden worldwide for a reported price of £60m.
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Nevertheless, regardless of the 22-year-old heading to St James’ Park tipped as one in every of Europe’s most prolific strikers, Merson oddly believes the deal is destined to fail.
“He hasn’t performed within the Premier League,” the ex-Gunner stated.
“I haven’t seen the large golf equipment going after him and it’s some huge cash.
“I haven’t seen Barcelona or Actual Madrid entering into for him both and they might’ve seen loads of him in La Liga. That’s a worrying signal.”
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