Newcastle United Want To Sign This 29-Year-Old Striker To Replace Alexander Isak: Will He Be A Good Signing For The Magpies? | OneFootball

Newcastle United are set to make a big move in this summer’s transfer window, and TBR Football reports that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has become one of their top targets. The club have already bolstered Eddie Howe’s squad by signing Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale, Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey, while they started the new season with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, but now the focus is on the situation of Alexander Isak, who is set to move to Liverpool. Newcastle United want to keep him, but the club have also started looking at potential replacements.

Watkins’ name continues to come up at the top of the list. He earns £130,000 a week at Villa Park and has been linked with a transfer this summer. Aston Villa need to raise funds as they missed out on a Champions League place, and that’s why Unai Emery is looking to bring in his old striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

If Jackson’s deal is confirmed, Watkins could be shown the way. Newcastle United want to grab this exact opportunity, and the club management has also taken initial steps. Apart from this, Magpies have also shown interest in Yoane Wissa, but Brentford’s terms are proving to be difficult to manage for the Magpies. Already, Joao Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike have slipped out of Howe’s hand, so he wants to decide his options at any cost this time.

Right bet or risk for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United?

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Now the question arises whether the 29-year-old striker will be the right choice for Newcastle United at this moment. His biggest quality is the ability to score goals consistently and strong performances against Premier League defenders.

The Englishman can create constant pressure with his pace and positioning on the field and can also fit into Howe’s tactics. On the other hand, he is 29 years old, and his ability to play consistently has sometimes been questioned. It remains to be seen how beneficial this deal will be in the long term.

Still, as things stand, Newcastle United will need a striker who can get into the first eleven straight away, and Watkins fits that role and profile perfectly. If Isak moves to Liverpool, Watkins’ arrival could provide stability to the team. In our opinion, Howe should go ahead with this deal as the options are limited and a proven quality like the Aston Villa striker is not hard to come by in the Premier League.