There is reportedly ‘confidence’ that a ‘historic agreement’ will be reached for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak amid interest from Liverpool.
Boasting their new found status as Premier League champions, the Reds have already spent nearly £200million on three players in the first month of the summer transfer window. Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong both arrived from Bayer Leverkusen before Milos Kerkez signed from Bournemouth.
Now the Reds could bolster their forward line, with Darwin Nunez in talks to join Napoli. Should the striker leave, Isak is understood to be their dream target.
Isak has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world as he put his injury issues behind him in 2024/25, scoring 27 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions.
While a deal for Guehi looks very much in their sights, convincing Newcastle to sell Isak is a thoroughly different proposition, with manager Eddie Howe making it clear in no uncertain terms that he does not want to lose his talismanic striker.
Despite that, speculation linking Isak to Anfield has been headline news for much of the summer, and despite Newcastle valuing their star man at upwards of £150m (€175m, $206m).
Furthermore, it’s now being reported by journalist Graeme Bailey that a hefty new contract is being prepped to extend his stay at the club, with his current arrangement still having three years to run.
“Newcastle are willing to break their wage structure on a new deal for him,” Bailey told Rousing the Kop, before adding: “Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the talks and it’s going to come to a head very soon.”
Football Insider also reports that Newcastle are ‘growing in confidence’ that the 52-times capped Sweden international will stay.
Recall, Softfootball had previously reported that Arteta has been warned over Partey exit as Arsenal urged to sign Isak.
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has questioned Mikel Arteta’s transfer strategy, warning that the club could be making a costly mistake by letting Thomas Partey leave.
While the arrivals of Zubimendi and Norgaard are expected to cover for the outgoing midfielders, Gallas shifted focus to Arsenal’s long-standing striker issue.
He believes Arsenal have needed a top-tier striker for several seasons and urged the club to “break the bank” for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.
