Presenter left stunned as Newcastle fan suggests wild Alexander Isak replacement

Jeff Stelling and Gabby Agbonlahor couldn’t believe their ears as a Newcastle fan tipped Harry Kane to replace Alexander Isak.

Isak is currently training away from the club as he awaits a potential move to Liverpool this summer.

talkSPORT understands Newcastle have rejected Liverpool’s opening bid of £120m – which would be a British record – as they desperately try to source a replacement first.

The Swedish star didn’t travel to the Magpies’ pre-season tour to explore his options and consider his future instead.

He has told Newcastle he wants to look at a move away from St. James’ Park and personal terms with Liverpool are not expected to be an issue.

Losing Isak would be a major blow for Eddie Howe after he scored 23 Premier League goals last season and led them to FA Cup glory.

Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa have been linked as potential replacements for the 25-year-old.

But Newcastle fan Andy made another suggestion to talkSPORT.

He told Stelling and Agbonlahor: “Tell Harry Kane to come back to England and break Alan Shearer’s record at his hometown club.”

That bold statement was met with a wide-eyed expression from Stelling and he shared a chuckle with Agonlahor in the studio.

Stelling then asked: “What do you think the chances of that are?”

“I don’t know, he’s got a decent release clause if a Premier League team comes in for him,” the Geordie supporter replied.

It was then pointed out that Kane, who does have a special release clause for English teams, is a very different style striker from Isak.

Andy added: “He is, the way he drops and gets involved deeper in the game will bring Gordon and Elanga into the game more.

“That three would work really well and Gordon and Kane have worked well together when playing for England.

“Yes, he hasn’t got long left in his legs, but you can sell him that dream of breaking the Premier League record at Newcastle in a black and white shirt.”

Impressed with the point made, Stelling then finished: “I tell you what, I’m not sure it’s going to happen, but it’s a very interesting thought…what a story it would be.”

Agbonlahor added: ” I just don’t think after winning his first trophy he’ll want to leave [Bayern Munich].

“They’ve just signed Diaz as well, they’re strengthening Bayern, and I don’t see him leaving.”

Potential Isak replacements

The likelihood of Kane actually making a move to Newcastle to replace Isak, should he leave this summer, is incredibly slim.

But Sesko and Wissa appear to be more realistic options.

Newcastle are pushing to sign RB Leipzig striker Sesko, but talkSPORT understands that Man United have opened talks with him too.

It leaves that potential deal up in the air as things stand.

As for Wissa, he is currently boycotting training at Brentford as he vies for a move to St. James’ Park.

Newcastle have had a bid rejected earlier this summer, but they are willing to raise their bid for the wantaway forward.