Newcastle United and Tottenham are locked in a battle to sign Alexander Sorloth, a striker for Atletico Madrid. The Norwegian international has been in superb form, contributing 27 goals and five assists in all competitions for club and country.

Why Newcastle and Tottenham Want Sorloth

– Newcastle’s Need for a Striker: Newcastle’s potential loss of Alexander Isak to Liverpool has prompted them to search for a new striker. Sorloth’s impressive form and ability to play as a target man or creative forward make him an attractive option.

– Tottenham’s Attacking Options: Tottenham is looking to strengthen their attack, and Sorloth’s 24 goals last season could make him a superb addition. He could form a solid partnership with Dominic Solanke, providing the support he needs to score consistently.

The Transfer Saga

– Atletico Madrid’s Stance: Atletico Madrid doesn’t view Sorloth as an indispensable asset and might consider selling him if a suitable offer is presented.

– Competition from Other Clubs: Aston Villa and West Ham United are also interested in signing Sorloth, attracted by his goalscoring ability and potential to make an instant impact in the Premier League.

– Sorloth’s Current Situation: Despite the interest from Premier League clubs, there’s no indication that Sorloth is pushing to leave Atletico Madrid, where he’s playing probably the best football of his career under Diego Simeone ¹ ² ³.

Potential Impact on Both Teams

– Newcastle’s Champions League Ambitions: Signing Sorloth would strengthen Newcastle’s attack and support their potential Champions League qualification next season.

– Tottenham’s Title Challenge: For Tottenham, Sorloth’s addition could bolster their title challenge, providing a potent attacking option alongside Solanke ⁴.