Alexander Sorloth in motion for Atletico Madrid (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Pictures)
Newcastle United have reportedly added a brand new identify into the combo as they search for a brand new striker signing earlier than the top of the summer time.
In line with the Every day Mail’s Craig Hope, the Magpies are actually additionally Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth.
The Norway worldwide has been prolific throughout his time in La Liga, scoring 24 targets in all competitions final season, whereas he’s additionally shone in spells at Villarreal and Actual Sociedad.
See beneath as Hope has now posted on X about Newcastle’s striker search, with Sorloth on their record alongside Brentford striker Yoane Wissa and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand-Larsen…
? Newcastle at the moment exploring two or three striker choices as they look ahead to progress (or in any other case) on Yoane Wissa. Solutions needed right now.
?? One new identify within the combine & mentioned is Alexander Sorloth at Atletico Madrid
?? As for Jorgen Strand-Larsen, Wolves do NOT need to promote pic.twitter.com/51PEhteYMa
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) August 22, 2025
Hope posted: “Newcastle at the moment exploring two or three striker choices as they look ahead to progress (or in any other case) on Yoane Wissa. Solutions needed right now. One new identify within the combine & mentioned is Alexander Sorloth at Atletico Madrid As for Jorgen Strand-Larsen, Wolves do NOT need to promote.”
Can Alexander Sorloth succeed within the Premier League?
Sorloth beforehand had a spell at Crystal Palace, however flopped in his time within the Premier League.
The tall centre-forward ended up enjoying 20 video games for the membership, scoring just one purpose, however he’s since bounced again to turn out to be a positive participant.
Newcastle may now absolutely do properly to think about Sorloth as an choice if he’s out there this summer time, although Atletico absolutely gained’t need to promote the 29-year-old.
Newcastle want a brand new striker earlier than the switch deadline
No matter occurs with Alexander Isak, it’s absolutely essential for Eddie Howe to have somebody lined as much as exchange him.
Even when the Sweden worldwide doesn’t go away St James’ Park, he hasn’t been concerned in Howe’s squad for pre-season or the beginning of the brand new Premier League marketing campaign.
It’s arduous to see exactly how this may finish, however Newcastle want extra choices up entrance in Isak’s absence, so Sorloth or Wissa appear to be splendid choices.
