adminIn a stunning development on the eve of the summer transfer window closing, Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British-record fee to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The deal, which has been widely reported by multiple sources including The Athletic, Sky Sports, and The Telegraph, is set to be worth around £130 million, a figure that would eclipse the previous British record of £106 million that Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez in 2023. This blockbuster move marks the culmination of a protracted and at times acrimonious transfer saga that has dominated headlines throughout the summer.
Isak, who finished the 2024-2025 Premier League season with an impressive 23 goals for Newcastle, had made his desire to move to Anfield clear, and had been training away from the rest of the Newcastle squad. His public stance created a tense standoff between the player and his club, with Newcastle initially rejecting a £110 million bid from Liverpool. However, the situation changed after Newcastle secured the signing of German forward Nick Woltemade for a club-record fee, which was seen as a key step in allowing Isak to depart. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe had also hinted at the necessity of a high-profile sale to address the club’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations concerns.
For Liverpool, the acquisition of Isak is a statement of intent, bringing their total summer spending to over £400 million. The Swedish international will become their second British-record signing of the summer, following the £116 million deal for German midfielder Florian Wirtz. Isak’s arrival at Anfield will provide a formidable new option for manager Arne Slot, who has already overseen a perfect start to the new season with three wins from three games. The 25-year-old is set to undergo a medical and finalise a six-year contract, officially bringing one of the most talked-about transfers of the summer to a close. His clinical finishing and dynamic attacking play will be a welcome addition to a Liverpool side looking to continue its dominance in the Premier League.
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