Newcastle United Eyes Bundesliga Star Amid Isak Injury

In a recent Champions League match, Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, had to watch as Alexander Isak sustained an injury that forced him to leave the pitch.

This unfortunate incident occurred during the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. As a result, there’s now a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the club’s plans for the January transfer window.

The burning question is the duration of Isak’s absence, and one thing is clear – he won’t be making a return before the international break scheduled for mid-November.

In response to this predicament, speculation has arisen regarding potential targets for Newcastle United. The Shields Gazette has suggested that Serhou Guirassy, currently with Stuttgart, might be on Eddie Howe’s radar for the January transfer window. This is a move that could make sense, given Guirassy’s remarkable form. The 27-year-old has been setting the footballing world ablaze, having netted an impressive 15 goals in just nine matches this season.

What makes this deal even more enticing is the revelation by renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano that Guirassy has a release clause in his contract with Stuttgart. Astonishingly, this release clause is set at a mere €17.5 million.

🚨🔴 Understand the release clause into Serhou Guirassy contract at Stuttgart is worth… just €17.5m!

The clause is valid already in January 2024, active in both winter and summer windows as SkyDE reported.

Guirassy has scored 15 goals in 9 official games this season. pic.twitter.com/IBP0GgZYfK

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 24, 2023

What’s equally noteworthy is that this clause will be active in both the winter and summer transfer windows, starting in January 2024, as reported by SkyDE.

The buzz around Guirassy’s goal-scoring prowess continues to grow, but whether Newcastle United will make their move for this in-form striker remains to be seen. Much hinges on the progress of Alexander Isak’s recovery. If the Swedish star’s absence is extended, it might just pave the way for Eddie Howe to make a play for Guirassy, who is currently one of Europe’s hottest goal-scoring commodities.