Liverpool has reportedly reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak for a British record transfer fee. Sources close to the deal, including Sky Sports News and The Athletic, report the fee is around £130 million, surpassing the previous record set by Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez in 2023. The 25-year-old striker is expected to undergo a medical on Monday and sign a six-year contract, bringing a dramatic end to one of the most talked-about sagas of the summer transfer window.
The protracted negotiations over the deal have dominated headlines, with a previous Liverpool bid of £110 million rejected by Newcastle earlier in August. Isak's desire to leave the club became public knowledge after a statement in which he claimed that promises had been "broken" and that a change would be in the "best interests of everyone." This led to a tense standoff where Isak trained separately from his Newcastle teammates.
Isak's move follows a prolific season where he scored 23 league goals, a tally second only to Mohamed Salah. His goals were a key factor in Newcastle's fifth-place finish and a return to the Champions League. His transfer comes after Newcastle themselves signed German forward Nick Woltemade in a club-record deal last week, a move that helped pave the way for Isak's departure.
The acquisition of Isak would cap a significant summer spending spree for Liverpool, who have already broken their club transfer record to sign German attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz for an initial £100 million. The club has also brought in several other high-profile players, taking their total spending to over £400 million without add-ons.
For Liverpool, the signing of a top-tier striker strengthens their squad as they aim to defend their Premier League title. The Reds have started the season with three consecutive wins, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Meanwhile, Newcastle, who suffered a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool earlier in the season, currently sits 17th in the table.