NEWCASTLE United have confirmed the signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak in what is expected to be a club record deal for the Magpies.

A deal was agreed between Newcastle and Real Sociedad earlier this week for around £59 million which eclipses the £40 million they spent for Brazilian Joelinton back in 2019.

The 22-year-old frontman has scored 43 goals in 131 appearances for the Spanish outfit since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2019. He will gives Howe options up front alongside Callum Wilson, who is now struggling with a hamstring injury, and Chris Wood, who got on the scoresheet last night against Tranmere Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

He also has 37 caps for the Swedish national team and has scored nine goals. The young frontman is expected to head to the winter World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Isak said: "It is a great, historical club that I think anyone would like to play for, with amazing fans. They were a big part of why I came here - and also the club's project, which is one that I really believe in.

"You always want to go into a team and know how they play. I think Newcastle play very attractive football and I want to be a part of that."

Head coach Eddie Howe has made no secret of his desire to bring forwards to the club during the summer. With less than a week to go, Isak fills a much needed void in his squad.

Howe said: "He is an outstanding talent who is capable of making a big contribution to the team. He is technically very good, with a mix of attributes that will complement us, but he is also at a great age to grow with this club.

"I want to thank the club's owners and transfer committee for bringing Alexander to Newcastle. We are all delighted to have him on board."

Isak has become the club’s fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Nick Pope, Matt Targett and Sven Botman. His arrival will bring the club’s summer spending up to around £120 million.