Chelsea stance on Isak after 'odds slashed' over move

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to leave the club this summer (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea’s transfer stance on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been revealed after ‘odds were slashed’ on a deal in the summer window.

Isak has told Newcastle he wants to leave the club before the start of the new Premier League season with Liverpool linked to a huge £150m move.

Rumours have emerged that Chelsea are also in the race to sign the 25-year-old Sweden international, who was previously Arsenal’s No.1 target.

However, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are not actively working on a deal to sign Isak and have no interest in entering talks with Newcastle.

The Blues are believed to be content with their forward line, which includes £60m new signing Joao Pedro and current striker Nicolas Jackson.

Chelsea are instead fully focused on wrapping up deals to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Jorrel Hato from Ajax.

‘Odds slashed’ on Isak to join Chelsea

Alexander Isak is 9/1 to join Chelsea having previously been 25/1 (Picture: Getty)

The update comes after Betfair said on Thursday that odds had been ‘slashed’ on Isak moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer window.

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: ‘With speculation on where Alexander Isak will be playing his football next season at an all time high following reports that he’s told Newcastle he wants to leave, odds have been slashed on the 25-year-old to join Chelsea or Man United. 

‘Enzo Maresca’s side are now 9/1 to secure his signature, having previously been 25/1.

‘Meanwhile, Man United at now 18/1 to tempt him to Old Trafford, having been 40/1 prior to Thursday’s shock announcement.’

Like Chelsea, Manchester United are not in the race to sign Isak from Newcastle this summer.

Will Isak move to Liverpool this summer?

Alexander Isak scored 23 Premier League goals last season (Picture: Getty)

Isak has conjured up 62 goals and 11 assists for Newcastle in 109 games across all competitions to date since he joined them from Real Sociedad.

Liverpool are thought to be the only English club in the race for Isak, who has also attracted interest from teams in the Saudi Pro League.

Newcastle have told Liverpool that Isak is not for sale – but it’s believed that a British record offer of around £150m ‘could see a move accelerate in the coming weeks’.

Liverpool are reportedly still keen on Isak despite signing a different striker, Hugo Ekitike, from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m on Wednesday.

It’s thought that the Reds may have to offload a player before making a bid for Isak, such as Luis Diaz, who has been linked with an exit this summer.

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