The cost of competition for Isak

PRICE TAGS ON POTENTIAL TARGETS KEEP RISING - SO WILL HE GO IT ALONE NEXT SEASON?

- By AARON STOKES

NEWCASTLE United are on the hunt for additional attacking reinforcements after capturing the signature of Anthony Elanga. Only this time it will be a central striker pursued as Eddie Howe seeks competition for Alexander Isak.

That in itself is a hard sell. The sales pitch will essentially involve talk of rivalling Isak for a solo starting spot through the middle but attempting to persuade talent to take up that fight will come with difficulties.

Tottenham Hotspur endured a similar problem when luring players to north London to accompany Harry Kane in their attacking ranks.