Stefan Borson: Newcastle well placed to agree deals after Alexander Isak reveal

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They made a fortune on Isak, so they have got a lot of capacity if they want to do it. “I think if you look at how late the deal happened and, of course, they bought Wissa and Woltemade, but I suspect they’ll buy in January, especially because of what’s going on on the field.” Credit: ImagoNewcastle beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Carabao Cup last week to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition, with Fabian Schar and Woltemade grabbing the goals.

Newcastle to agree new signings after Champions League latestBorson believes Newcastle’s progress in the Carabao Cup and Champions League will lead to them spending in January. “They’re going to be close enough in the Champions League to make it worth the investment in January,” said Borson.

“The point I’m making is that if you’ve got any intent on running Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup and actually making sure that they don’t finish too low in the league. Credit: Imago“I think the league is difficult for them this season just because they’ve got other things that they’re focused on and it’s really competitive.