Liverpool will reportedly look to sign 25-year-old Swedish international Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth €160 million this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Alexander Isak is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing another striker in the summer transfer window, even though Hugo Ekitike has been hot off the blocks. So, the 25-year-old Newcastle United centre-forward is the Merseyside club’s priority target.
The Swede has already told Newcastle United that he will not play for the Tyneside outfit again to force a move to Liverpool. The Premier League champions are now ready to present a big-money bid to sign Isak, and they will submit an offer worth around €160 million. However, despite the increasing pressure, Newcastle United’s stance remains unchanged, and they will not accept any proposals.
Alexander Isak and his toxic situation
Alexander Isak has been a constant talking point in the summer transfer window, as he has created a toxic situation at Newcastle United. The infamous instance of player power has seen him attempt to force a move to Liverpool. The 25-year-old has been one of the best strikers in the world since joining Newcastle United from Real Sociedad, often scoring goals for fun in the last three years.
The Swedish international has turned out over 100 times thus far for Newcastle United while amassing 62 goals and 11 assists. However, Isak recently worsened the situation by putting out a public statement on social media, compelling the Magpies to firm up their stance further. He wants to join Liverpool in the summer transfer window, with the Reds pushing hard for a big-money deal.
Will Liverpool sign Isak?
Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak is perplexing yet understandable. While Hugo Ekitike has been exceptional in his early days as a Liverpool player, Darwin Nunez’s departure has compelled the Merseyside club to pursue another striker. Meanwhile, the Newcastle United rebel is a market opportunity that is too good to refuse.
While the Magpies have repeatedly insisted that they will not accept bids for 25-year-old Swede, he wants to force a move to Liverpool, with his latest antics another step in that direction. Meanwhile, Liverpool will soon present a big-money bid worth around €160 million to convince Newcastle United to part ways with Isak.
Recent reports have claimed that Liverpool will not wait for Isak until the deadline day, so this may be the Merseyside club’s final offer. However, Fichajes has claimed that Newcastle United’s stance will not change even after they receive €160 million for the Swedish international.
