Liverpool are set to land one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, with a record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United now agreed, according to sources close to the deal.
The Sweden international, who had a standout 2023/24 season in the Premier League, is expected to undergo a medical on Monday, with personal terms on a six-year contract reportedly already agreed. The deal is expected to be worth up to £130 million, including add-ons, making it one of the most expensive transfers in Liverpool’s history.
After weeks of intense negotiations and speculation, the long-running transfer saga involving the 25-year-old striker appears to be concluding just hours before the summer window slams shut.
Liverpool had previously submitted an initial £110 million bid in August, which was rejected by Newcastle. However, persistence has paid off for the Merseyside club, who have made Isak their top target to lead the line under their new management setup following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Alexander Isak’s arrival will mark the club’s second record-breaking deal of the summer, following the earlier signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100 million plus £16 million in add-ons.
Liverpool Make Statement Signing as Alexander Isak Set for Anfield Switch
The signing of Alexander Isak will take Liverpool’s total transfer spend this summer to an eye-watering £416 million, not including performance-related clauses. The club has been extremely active in the market, with Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Milos Kerkez, Armin Pecsi, and Giovanni Leoni also joining the squad.
Despite this massive outlay, Liverpool are reportedly still in talks with Crystal Palace over a potential move for England centre-back Marc Guehi, signaling that the Anfield club are not yet done in the market.
On the outgoing side, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton, and Ben Doak have all departed in permanent deals, recouping around £190 million in the process.
Alexander Isak joined Newcastle in 2022 from Real Sociedad in a £60 million deal and made an immediate impact. Last season, he scored 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions, helping the Magpies lift the Carabao Cup—ironically scoring in the final against Liverpool—and qualify for the Champions League with a fifth-place Premier League finish.
However, the relationship between the player and Newcastle began to sour earlier this summer. Isak was left out of the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, officially due to a “minor thigh injury,” but insiders suggested he was keen to force a move.
In a public statement, Isak revealed that certain “promises were broken” by Newcastle and that their “relationship couldn’t continue.” The striker believed he would be allowed to leave if a top European club came in with a substantial offer—something Newcastle officials denied ever committing to.
Following weeks of speculation, Isak trained alone at his former club Real Sociedad, while Liverpool’s pursuit intensified.
The signing of Alexander Isak is more than just a statement—it’s a tactical masterstroke for Liverpool, who are rebuilding after a period of transition. With Klopp gone and a new era underway at Anfield, the arrival of Isak signals the club’s intent to compete on all fronts—domestically and in Europe.
Known for his pace, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing, Alexander Isak will likely be the focal point of a refreshed Liverpool attack. The striker’s versatility allows him to play centrally or wide, making him an ideal fit in Liverpool’s dynamic offensive system.
He joins a squad that now includes German playmaker Wirtz, alongside talents like Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones, forming what many are calling the next golden generation at Anfield.
Alexander Isak is expected to be unveiled in front of the Anfield faithful later this week, provided the medical goes as planned. If registered in time, he could make his debut in Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture, which adds more anticipation to an already electric campaign start.
With Liverpool already beating Newcastle 3-2 in one of the opening fixtures of the season—ironically without Isak in the Magpies’ lineup—fans are eager to see how the striker will now contribute on the red side of that rivalry.
Stay tuned for more updates as Liverpool finalize the final stages of this landmark transfer, capping off what could be one of the most ambitious transfer windows in Premier League history.
Source- BBC
