Newcastle United Eye This 30-Year-Old Striker: Could He Rescue Jaissle’s Attack?

Newcastle United Eye This 30-Year-Old Striker: Could He Rescue Jaissle’s Attack? Newcastle United’s summer rebuild has yet to deliver the attacking consistency Matthias Jaissle needs. Following Alexander Isak’s reported £130 million departure to Liverpool, the Magpies invested heavily in younger forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, while Yoane Wissa and William Osula provide further options. The results have been uneven. Fernandez-Pardo has yet to register a goal or assist in five appearances, while Wissa and Osula have each recorded one league goal and one assist this season. Those returns leave Jaissle short of a reliable focal point for his demanding 3-1-6 system, which asks the central striker to hold the ball, connect attacks and finish chances. Newcastle have changed their recruitment structure, appointing Tomás Amaral as head of first-team recruitment. Sporting director Ross Wilson must balance Jaissle’s immediate needs with a sustainable wage bill and a squad built for several seasons, rather than one expensive January fix. Jaissle already knows the qualities his system demands from a central striker, having worked successfully with a proven goalscorer at Al-Ahli. That experience has added context to the latest reports linking Newcastle with a familiar face. Ivan Toney interest According to Sport Witness , relaying a report from Saudi outlet 365 Scores, Ivan Toney is “completely open” to joining Newcastle if the sporting project and financial terms satisfy him. However, Wilson has denied that Jaissle formally requested the striker, and an Al-Ahli source says the club have received no offer. The Saudi side reportedly have no plans to sell in January, with Toney contracted until 2028. The 30-year-old England international has scored 86 goals in 107 appearances for Al-Ahli, including 72 under Jaissle. This season, he has 13 goals and two assists in nine Saudi Pro League games, plus one goal in three AFC Champions League Elite appearances. Would Toney solve Newcastle’s attacking problem without derailing their plan? JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 23: Ivan Toney of Al Ahli reacts during the Saudi pro league match between Al Ahli and Al Khaleej at Prince Abduallah Al Faisal Stadium on October 23, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Toney can occupy centre-backs, win aerial duels, link play and attack crosses, giving Jaissle a proven reference point while younger forwards develop. Their previous success together could reduce the risk of a difficult tactical adjustment, particularly because Toney already understands the demands of the manager’s system. However, Al-Ahli have little reason to sell a striker under contract until 2028, while his Saudi salary could stretch Newcastle ‘s wage structure. Wilson should explore a sensible fee or loan arrangement without compromising the club’s longer-term recruitment plan. Toney’s record makes him an attractive option, but Newcastle must establish whether the financial terms justify bringing a 30-year-old forward back to England.