Newcastle United discuss Atletico Madrid forward as late transfer target

Atletico Madrid might be able to discover a late answer to their choice dilemmas up entrance. Norwegian ahead Alexander Sorloth was good off the bench final season, however may very well be a late  departure from the Metropolitano this summer time.

The Norwegian ahead is regarded as eager on a much bigger function this season although, after largely taking part in third fiddle to Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann final 12 months. Reportedly it didn’t go down properly with Sorloth when he was not solely on the bench for his or her Liga opener, however solely obtained a handful of minutes as their fifth change in opposition to Espanyol.

🇦🇷❤️ Diego Simeone: “Robust ovation from the Metropolitano yesterday? Two issues: Emotion and accountability. It is the individuals who signify me.” pic.twitter.com/icjv9LF5qL

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 22, 2025

Newcastle United talk about transfer for Sorloth

In keeping with Craig Hope of DM, Newcastle United have mentioned a transfer for Sorloth. They’re hoping to push by means of a deal for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, but additionally could look so as to add a second ahead too. With Wolves seeking to dangle onto Jorgen Strand Larsen, Sorloth may very well be another for the Magpies.

🔎 Newcastle presently exploring two or three striker choices as they anticipate progress (or in any other case) on Yoane Wissa. Solutions needed right this moment.

🇳🇴 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

Atletico Madrid stance

Diego Simeone has usually favoured having a goal man, or no less than a bodily ahead in his squad, and with out Sorloth, he wouldn’t have that. Nevertheless given his unhappiness together with his taking part in time, Atletico are open to a deal. The phrase over the previous few weeks has been that Los Colchoneros need to get well the €32m they spent on him final summer time so as to permit him to go away. Villarreal even have a 20% sell-on clause, and the deal may rise by one other €8m in variables.

Blended views on Sorloth

Sorloth is a participant that has generated no scarcity of debate on the Metropolitano, with some unsure in regards to the concept of bringing in a striker of his age (now 29) for giant cash, and nonetheless extra so if he’s not a assured starter. That stated, he had the most effective objectives to recreation ratio in La Liga final 12 months, and grabbed 24 objectives in 54 appearances – his 20 within the league made him their prime scorer in home competitors.