Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published Wednesday, October 08, 2025 23:35 / Updated Wednesday, October 08, 2025 23:35
Alexander Sorloth (29 years old), Atletico Madrid's striker, entered Newcastle's radar, and “Coțofeni” are preparing an offer for Norwegian in January.
According to Abola.pt, two representatives of Newcastle were present at the Madilen derby between Atletico and Real to follow Sorloth, who scored a goal in the 5-2 victory obtained by the band coached by “Cholo” Simeone.
Newcastle is preparing an offer for Alexander Sorloth
After losing the main scorer in the previous seasons, Alexander Isak, transferred to Liverpool for the sum of 145 million euros, “Coțofeni” transferred Nick Woltemade to Stuttgart.
The German striker has already scored 4 goals for Newcastle, of which 3 in the Premier League, with Wolverhampton, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and one in the Champions League, with Royale Union SG.
However, Eddie Howe wants a true competitor for Woltemade, and Sorloth seems to be the main target of the English club.
Alexander Sorloth was transferred by Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2024, from Villarreal, in exchange for 32 million euros. In the debut season, Sorloth scored 20 goals and offered 2 decisive passes in the 35 appearances in La Liga. In this season, Sorloth scored twice in the championship, in 7 matches.
The understanding of the Norwegian with Atletico Madrid is valid until 2028, and it has a salary of about 3 million euros annually.
Sorloth impressed in the last stage of season 2023-2024, when he scored 4 times for Villarreal, in the draw with Real Madrid, score 4-4.
In the previous season, the Norwegian also scored all 4 goals in the victory obtained by Atletico Madrid with Real Sociedad, score 4-0.
Sorloth started his career in Rosenborg, and in his native country he also evolved in Bodo/Glimt. Later, he also passed Groningen, Midtjyland, Crystal Palace, Gent, Trabzonspor, RB Leipzig, Real Soecidad, Villareal and Atletico Madrid.
