Newcastle face a battle to hang onto star striker Alexander Isak (Image: Getty)
are reportedly lining up a potential move for star Justin Kluivert if leaves the club in the summer.
The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the stars of the season after bagging 11 goals for side, including two hat-tricks.
He is the club’s top goalscorer this term and has delivered the goods during a crisis period for Bournemouth, who have lost both of their strikers Evanilson and Enes Unal to long-term injuries.
report that have been ‘actively tracking’ the Dutchman’s situation at the Vitality Stadium by watching his performances closely, while are also rumoured to be monitoring his form and
fans already know how lethal Kluivert can be after watching him stun the Toon into silence with a magnificent hat-trick in their 4-1 victory at St James’ Park in January.
Kluviert, a £9.5million buy from AS Roma in 2023, was Iraola’s first signing and would command a transfer significantly higher than that after becoming an important player for the Cherries.
But the Magpies could soon have a huge transfer warchest to fall back on if they are forced to cash in on Isak, also 25, this summer.
Toon boss is facing a battle to hang onto his star man, who is attracting interest from and .
Justin Kluivert has notched 11 goals in the Premier League for Bournemouth this season (Image: Getty)
would demand around £150m to let the Sweden international leave, having invested a club-record £63m fee to sign him from Real Sociedad in 2022.
Isak has scored 48 goals in 73 appearances since his debut and has 17 goals this term – a tally only bettered by and .
Isak has professed his intention to stay at , although his long-term future is likely to be dependent on whether they can secure football for next season.
, currently second in the table, have a strong chance of being able to offer that and are desperate to bring in a top No. 9.
Eddie Howe may be forced to sell Alexander Isak if Newcastle do not qualify for the Champions League (Image: Getty)
His contract isn’t due to expire until June 2028, so are under no immediate pressure to sell. But failing to finish in the top four or five could crank up the heat.
Kluivert – the son of Dutch icon Patrick – could emulate his father if he were to move to after the ex-Barcelona star spent one season on Tyneside where he scored 13 goals.
Bournemouth would be reluctant to sell Kluivert as they make a surprise push for European qualification. But the chance to make a huge profit means a sale cannot be ruled out.
Kluivert has his sights firmly set on earning a recall to the Netherlands setup for the first time in seven years, having made his debut in March 2018, and playing in the Champions League would only increase his chances to do so.