Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth this summer.
The Magpies are in the market for a new striker, especially with the ongoing saga around Alexander Isak. There’s also been talk of Tottenham interest in Sørloth.
Recent claims from Spain have said the 29-year-old’s future at the La Liga side remains uncertain. It’s even reported he’s unhappy to have fallen behind Giacomo Raspadori and Antoine Griezmann and has asked to leave in this window.
Earlier this week, El Desmarque said Atlético are looking to collect €35m for the striker.
Dagbladet have relayed these and also claims made elsewhere about Newcastle and Tottenham’s reported interest in Sørloth.
They also got in touch with the 29-year-old’s father, Gøran Sørloth, to get an update on reports linking his son to Newcastle and Tottenham.
“I can deny most of it. It’s a transfer window, and that’s how it is, all summer and throughout January. I can deny that. It’s just wild rumours,” he said.
“There are definitely clubs that have their feelers out and want to strengthen their team. That’s not surprising. Alexander Isak won’t be a Newcastle player any longer, I see. There are several teams that have injuries and things like that.”
“But Alexander is an Atlético Madrid player. Hopefully he’ll start tomorrow [today against Elche]. Then suddenly there’s a little less chance… Then I think the rumour mill will quiet down a bit.”
Dagbladet specifically asked Papa Sørloth whether the Norway international could consider joining Eddie Howe’s side if they were to assure him of a starting role.
Responding to that, Gøran explained: “I certainly hope Alexander [Sørloth] is not satisfied with not getting more playing time. If he is satisfied, he will have to find something else to do.”
“The season has just started. He had a slight hamstring injury before last weekend’s game. Now he is fit.”