Liverpool are set to smash the British transfer record after agreeing a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, according to widespread reports in England.
The Premier League champions have been pursuing the Swedish striker throughout the summer and are now understood to have struck an agreement worth around £130 million ($176 million). That figure eclipses all previous transfer fees in British football, underlining the scale of Liverpool’s intent to reinforce their attack.
Respected outlets including The Athletic and The Telegraph revealed that Isak is scheduled to undergo a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract at Anfield. Once completed, the move will mark one of the most high-profile transfers in recent memory, bringing to a close weeks of speculation and tense negotiations between the two clubs.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign last season, scoring 23 goals in the Premier League to finish just behind Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah in the scoring charts. His combination of pace, technical skill, and composure in front of goal made him one of the division’s most dangerous forwards, and his performances were central to Newcastle’s qualification for the Champions League.
Yet Isak’s relationship with Newcastle soured over the summer. The striker had made clear his desire to leave for Liverpool, training away from the first team as talks between the clubs dragged on. The standoff occasionally grew heated, with Eddie Howe’s side reluctant to lose their top scorer, but the lure of Anfield and the size of Liverpool’s offer ultimately proved decisive.
For Newcastle, preparations for life after Isak have already begun. On Saturday, the Magpies confirmed the signing of German international Nick Woltemade from Werder Bremen in a club-record deal worth up to £69 million. That move was widely interpreted as the clearest signal yet that Isak’s departure was imminent.
For Liverpool, the capture of Isak represents not just a marquee signing, but also a statement of ambition as they aim to consolidate their domestic dominance and make another push in Europe. Manager Arne Slot will now have at his disposal a forward line that boasts two of the most prolific attackers in the league, with Salah and Isak set to form a potentially devastating partnership.
Isak, who began his career with AIK in Sweden before spells at Borussia Dortmund, Willem II, and Real Sociedad, has steadily built a reputation as one of Europe’s most complete strikers. Since moving to Newcastle in 2022, he has scored 31 goals in 57 Premier League appearances, cementing his status as a fan favorite at St. James’ Park.
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