This comes after the player handed in a transfer request to Newcastle to leave the club .It is claimed that Liverpool are interested in signing Isak. This comes after Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £95 million in total.
Softfootball understands that Alexander Isak has set his eyes on joining Liverpool this summer, and Liverpool are ready to bid if Newcastle open doors to entertain offers.
Newcastle reportedly value Isak at around £150 million, this valuation is reportedly based on his impressive performances at the club.
Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak is concrete after having agreed personal terms with the player. Liverpool are ready to match Newcastle’s valuation of the player.
Alexander Isak is currently training at his former club’s training facilities (Real Sociedad) he is currently recovering from a thigh injury which he sustained at the back end of last season. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed this via his official Facebook page with more details about Isak’s current situation.
He stated:
“🚨 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐃: Alexander Isak is using the training facilities at former club Real Sociedad, reports Daily Mail. 🇪🇸🏋️
“He is said to be recovering from a minor thigh injury, as his future remains unclear.
“…and Isak continues to wait for Liverpool, who are prepared to make a record bid if Newcastle opens the door to selling him.”
Alexander Isak’s current contract with Newcastle runs until 2028, giving the club strong leverage in any transfer negotiations.
Softfootball earlier reported that the Swedish striker rejected a lucrative move to Al Hilal, who had offered Newcastle a £130 million transfer fee and proposed a tax-free salary of £600,000 per week for the player.
Despite the lucrative offer, Isak reportedly turned down the offer due to his preference to continue his career in Europe with Liverpool being his preferred choice.
Newcastle are currently looking at the signing of RB Leipzig’s striker Benjamin Sesko should incase Liverpool sign Isak. RB Leipzig values Sesko at around £75 million and he is attracting interests from Manchester United and Newcastle.
