Isak is eager to move on, but Newcastle United will only sanction an exit if they land a capable successor and receive a suitable fee.

Given both of those conditions, Isak leaving Newcastle before September 1st remains highly improbable.

The Magpies explored possible solutions. Huge bids were launched for Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, but each opted for other destinations.

With time running out, Eddie Howe is not blessed with many viable striker alternatives in the market.

As the summer window nears closure with less than a week left, a fresh option has emerged for Howe and Newcastle United.

could be available for around £25million, making him a very affordable solution to replace Isak.

TalkSPORT add that, even with knowledge of Vlahovic’s potential availability, Newcastle are still assessing other centre-forward options before the window closes.

If the Magpies opted for Vlahovic, they would be landing a Serbian international with 36 caps and 14 goals to his name.

When considering Serbia’s greatest all-time scorer, that distinction belongs to a figure Newcastle fans remember very well.

Aleksandar Mitrovic has netted more times for Serbia than anyone else, recording 62 international goals throughout his career.

Mitrovic has thrived on the world stage, though his spell at St James’ Park was a much more mixed affair.

His Newcastle journey had highs and lows. He built cult-hero status on Tyneside but arguably never matched lofty expectations in black and white.

Signed with dreams of emulating Alan Shearer, Mitrovic managed 17 goals from 72 appearances in all competitions for the Toon.

He departed in 2018 for Fulham, where his career ultimately flourished with greater consistency and impact.