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Newcastle United and the iconic Centre-Forwards go hand in hand. In the first half of the 20th century, Hughie Gallacher and Jackie Milburn impressed the club.

The former helped Hipies win the first division championship in 1926/27 and scored 143 goals in 174 games, while the latter scored 200 goals for the club and won three FA Cups in the Northeast.

Malcolm MacDonald became the next big thing in the 1970s, and then Kevin Keegan and Peter Beardsley got their mark in the 1980s.

Andy Cole’s spell on Tyneside is short, but the boy is sweet. He scored 68 goals in just 84 games, but only set out for Manchester United after only two years.

Elsewhere, Alan Shearer became the best center in club history. His ten-year tenure as a child may have completed the trophy, but the British broke Milburn’s scoring record in February 2006.

The current generation of supporters are Alexander Isak, and his three years at Newcastle.

Alexander Isak’s Newcastle Records

Eddie Howe signed the club record when he snatched a staggering £63m to bring the Swedish killer into the Premier League.

Fast forward three years, and this move is arguably one of the best in the club’s recent history. Since joining, ISAK has registered 73 goals in just 109 games to contribute – 62 goals and 11 assists.

He may have had injury problems during his first campaign, but Isak has been the target machine ever since.

The 25-year-old enjoyed his best season on 2024/25. In 42 games, 27 goals scored helped Toon get a Champions League spot next season.

In addition, he scored in the League Cup final against Liverpool, ending the club’s 70-year major domestic trophy drought. There is no doubt that he will be one of the best strikers in club history.

Compared to his position peers in the top five leagues in Europe, ISAK ranked in the top 8% of the first 365 days of improvement goals and the top 8% of every 90 successes, while non-racing goals in the same period ranks in the top 12%.

These statistics show that ISAK is one of the best forwards on the entire African continent, and the longer the distance of how, the better.

Of course, his performance has attracted the attention of several teams, including Liverpool. Anfield has designated the 25-year-old as their forward target.

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Whether he moves or not, Isak’s performance over the past three seasons has made him one of the club’s most impressive signings lately.

Howe may want to win the biggest signing since the club, because that’s the move of the current Premier League star?

Newcastle searches for new striker

Despite actively seeking to strengthen their team ahead of another campaign full of European football matches, Howe hasn’t had much luck in the transfer market so far.

His moves against Anthony Elanga and James Trafford, but the couple’s deal has not yet been achieved.

One move that might end up being sealed is Joao Pedro’s move. Newcastle is now in high-level talks to sign Brighton and Hove Albion stars, according to the Chronicle.

The discussions have been going on this week. The Pedro priced at around £50m, although Brighton costs close to £60m.

It will be a great first signing this summer for Howe, especially given the Brazilian has a lot of experience in the Premier League and is ready to make a difference.

I dare say that, but he is probably the club’s biggest signing since Isak.

Why Newcastle must sign Joao Pedro

Since the arrival of Isak in the summer of 2022, these pies have made some impressive signings.

Anthony Gordon joined the club in January 2023, while Sandro Tonali was after that summer. Both have proved that they are excellent signings since then, but Pedro’s arrival may take the club to new heights.

The forward has scored 54 goals since moving to England five years ago and has won 18 assists at both Watford and Brighton. For comparison, Gordon scored only seven goals in Everton’s 78 games before the switch.

In the Premier League, 32 of the goals were recorded, showing that he had no problem with his performance in the top flight under Howe. This is for sure.

Compared to his position in the top five leagues in Europe, Pedro ranks highly in a range of performance metrics.

Indeed, not only did he rank in the top 12% of every 90 assists (0.28) and action creating shots (3.33), but the Brazilian was in the top 4% of the top 4% of the first 365 days of progressive passes (3.6) and progressive passes (3.05).

These statistics prove that although he is the main threat in the opposition penalty box, Pedro is also able to bring opportunities to others while successfully pulling the ball into dangerous areas.

He was even praised by commentator Kevin Hatchard for his “magic” ability on the ball, which is a move Howe must desperately and desperately cross the line more and more.

If so, it will surely bring a significant boost to the entire club. St James Park believers will hope that once a player is signed, the rest will follow.

If Newcastle wants to go far in the next Champions League and strive to win another trophy, then maintaining Isaac will be crucial.

However, if the offer is too rejected, Pedro will enter the 2024/25 campaign more than he has the ability to replace.