BOMBSHELL: Newcastle HIT jackpot on underrated star who is now outdoing Gordon and Isak even with less wage.
Newcastle United will be hoping Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak stay fit for the season, as the duo could be key to securing Champions League football for the club.
Between them, they’ve scored half of Newcastle’s four goals in the Premier League so far, contributing to the team’s seven points from nine. Both players shone during the recent international break: Gordon started in both of England’s matches, averaging 1.5 key passes per game and winning 70% of his ground duels. Isak, meanwhile, scored three goals for Sweden in games against Azerbaijan and Estonia, while also averaging 2.5 key passes per game.
If the pair can carry their form into the upcoming match against Wolves, Newcastle will have a good chance of securing all three points.
The strong performances from Gordon and Isak have also seen their market values rise. Isak is currently valued at €75m (£63.3m), while Gordon is worth €60m (£50.6m), according to Transfermarkt. These figures are expected to increase if they continue performing well.
Eddie Howe has two rising stars on his hands, and while their eventual departures from the club may be inevitable, Newcastle will aim to profit handsomely when that time comes—similar to their successful sale of Andy Cole in the mid-90s.
Newcastle signed Cole from Bristol City in 1993 for a then-record fee of £1.75m. After scoring 41 goals in the 1993/94 season, Cole’s success caught Manchester United’s attention. In 1995, Sir Alex Ferguson signed him for £6m, a British record at the time. Adjusted for inflation, that fee would be worth £122m today, showing the massive profit Newcastle made.
After leaving Newcastle, Cole enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the Champions League. He later played for several other clubs before retiring in 2009.
Eddie Howe will be hoping Isak and Gordon can follow a similar path—contributing to the club’s success and eventually generating a substantial profit.