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Centre forwards are back in fashion, with Alexander Isak the hottest item in the EPL

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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak in action with Everton's Idrissa Gueye in the English Premier League.

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak in action with Everton's Idrissa Gueye in the English Premier League.

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The hottest commodity in the 2025 summer transfer window is the goal-scoring striker.

Not an unusual state of affairs though in recent years, attacking fullbacks, commanding centre backs and wide forwards have been must-have items on sporting directors’ shopping lists.

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