Watch: Why Newcastle smashed their transfer record for Isak

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Newcastle smashed their transfer record on Friday with a reported £58-million ($68m) swoop for Real Sociedad’s Sweden striker Alexander Isak.

Isak (22) agreed a “long-term” contract with the Premier League club and could make his debut in Sunday’s match at Wolves.

The towering 6ft 4in targetman scored 44 goals in 132 appearances for LaLiga side Sociedad and has netted nine times in 37 international appearances for Sweden.

Isak, who has also had a spell with Borussia Dortmund, is Newcastle’s fourth signing since the end of last season following the arrivals of Matt Targett, Nick Pope and Sven Botman.