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Newcastle United’s search for new strikers has intensified as the transfer window enters its decisive stage.

The club is trapped in a complex situation involving Alexander Isak, who made it clear that he had no intention of reintegrating into Eddie Howe’s team.

The Swedes have not yet appeared in the Premier League installation that opens in Newcastle and refuse to train, citing a breach of promises and a desire for change.

Without the ninth recognized, Hipies looks dull in attack.

Newcastle created opportunities against Aston Villa and Liverpool, but lacked clinical advantages, interim forward Anthony Gordon even saw the red in the latter game.

This dismissal made William Osula the only available striker, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

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Eddie Howe’s man has moved into several goals this summer.

Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Wolves’s Jorgen Strand Larsen bids have been denied, and they are now following Alexander Sorloth in Madrid.

Liverpool circles around Isak and the club has turned to the mainland for solutions.

According to Italian reports, through sports witnesses, the intermediary agency attempted to reach an agreement between Newcastle United and Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk.

These hi pies are said to have proposed a dry loan, although the Roma holds the company: they want to sell permanently or guarantee that a deal will eventually be concluded permanently.

Villarreal is also interested in the striker. The Spanish side agreed to sell a £26 million deal to the sale of the Fringe Palace to the Crystal Palace, but there is funds available to pursue Dovbyk, although they also only offer loan arrangements.

Rome asked the 28-year-old to need about €30 million (£25 million) and he joined from Girona last summer.

Why Dovbyk is better than Sørloth

Dovbyk scored 12 goals in 32 Serie A games in Italy’s debut season and scored 32 assists in Spain’s outstanding final campaign.

The Ukrainian international has 36 blocks and 11 goals for his country and has received praise from some high-profile figures.

Former Manchester City, Liverpool and Italian Forward Mario Balotelli recently said: “In style, I want to say he’s similar to Hyland.”

As Isak refused to return, Callum Wilson left West Ham after the contract expired, and Xipies had no choice.

Now, Dovbyk is seen as one of the most viable alternatives to fill the gap and give focus to the required focus of his system.

The arrival of new numbers at St James Park has been a pressing question for months, with much of the conversation focused on whether Newcastle should prioritize Dovbyk or another prominent goal: Sørloth.

Last season, enjoying a prolific Sørloth with Atlético Madrid, who scored 20 goals in 35 La Liga appearances and provided two assists.

The 29-year-old Norwegian is 19,500 taller than Dovbyk’s 189, with extensive international experience, and his country has 63 blocks and 24 goals.

His status in Spain reignited his reputation after a disappointing spell against Crystal Palace, where he failed to score in 16 games.

By contrast, Dovbyk is young at the age of 28 and shows consistency in two top European leagues.

His record at Girona marks him as one of La Liga’s deadliest strikers, and his transition to Serie A sees him continue to contribute regularly.

For Newcastle, the record of adaptation is crucial to the Premier League. The statistical comparison between these two highlights the differences in their playing style.

Sørloth’s numbers showcase his sales as a target person and his ability to dominate the game.

According to FBREF, he hit 4.48 per 90 shots last season, while Dovbyk’s 2.27 scored 19 non-racing goals compared to Dovbyk’s ten goals.

He also had higher shooting accuracy, with 51.3% of attempts hitting Dovbyk’s 41% of targets.

However, Dovbyk is on the edge of competitors in other fields. He has a more efficient possession, with 74.1% passing compared to Sørloth’s 63.8% and an average of more shooting moves per 90 runs (1.94 to 1.73).

He also doesn’t rely too much on pure numbers, with ten non-racing goals from last season coming from expected 10.3 goals – indicating that he switched opportunities at the pace they expected without performing well.

By comparison, Sørloth scored 19 points from an expected goal of 16.0, suggesting a potentially unsustainable level of completion.

Style-wise, Dovbyk provides Newcastle with a profile closer to Isak. He can link the game as a focus and combine technical quality with air presence. Meanwhile, Sørloth provides pure firepower.

His 22 goals involvement exceeded Dovbyk’s 14, but his reliance on high-scoring hit percentages could raise concerns about sustainable development that is harder to find in the space.

For Newcastle, the decision can be balanced. They need not only goals, but also an opponent’s forward, they complement their pressing game and smooth offensive style. Dovbyk’s fusion of technical skills, physical and adaptability suggests that he may be a more suitable long-term option, especially when Isak sets out for Liverpool.