Newcastle pursues Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Newcastle United targets Alexander Sorloth, currently at Atletico Madrid, as a potential transfer this summer. The Magpies aim to enhance their attack with Sorloth's physical presence and scoring ability, evident from his 20 goals in the 2025/26 season. Despite his talent, Sorloth has faced stiff competition for playing time at Atletico, making a move back to England appealing. Newcastle is competing against Premier League teams Fulham, Sunderland, and Everton for his signature. The club has already made strides in their transfer activity by moving on from Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
- •Sorloth has scored 20 goals in each of the past three seasons.
- •Newcastle seeks to diversify their attack with a physical striker.
- •Atletico Madrid may be open to selling Sorloth for reinforcements.
- •Newcastle is also pursuing Basoumana Toure and Johan Manzambi.
- •Competition for Sorloth includes Fulham, Sunderland, and Everton.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle have set their sights on Alexander Sorloth
"Atletico Madrid centre-forward Alexander Sorloth has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle United. The Magpies are looking to introduce a new dimension to their attack, targeting a physical focal...
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