A Sky Sports reporter made a huge claim about Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and itโs left Liverpool fans annoyed.
Isak Emerges as Hot Transfer Target Amid Liverpool and Arsenal Interest, Newcastle Set ยฃ150M Price Tag
Alexander Isak is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after an electric season with Newcastle United. The 25-year-old Swede has netted 24 goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances this term, with his decisive strike in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool standing out as a highlight.
With the summer transfer window approaching, both Liverpool and Arsenal have emerged as front-runners for his signature. According to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, both clubs are financially equipped to make a big move, thanks in part to their expected participation in next seasonโs Champions League.
Maguire broke down the potential deal:
“If you sign a player even for ยฃ150million, you spread that across five yearsโitโs costing you ยฃ30m per year plus wages. Even with wages at ยฃ15m a year, you’re looking at ยฃ45m annually. But thatโs the entry fee to the Champions League.”
Despite this, Sky Sportsโ Lyall Thomas dropped a key update:
โWhether Liverpool are willing to part with that amount of money remains to be seen,โ he said, noting that Liverpool had interest in Isak back in 2022, but Jurgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders ultimately opted for Darwin Nรบรฑez instead.
Newcastle are reportedly holding firm at a valuation between ยฃ100m and ยฃ150m, and with Eddie Howe keen to keep his star striker, any transfer would need to be exceptional. The Magpies view Isak as a central part of their future project.
As things stand, Liverpool and Arsenal are both weighing their options carefullyโIsakโs price tag may be steep, but his current form and Premier League experience make him one of the most tempting center-forward prospects on the market.
Liverpool Regret Nunez Signing as Isak Shines for Newcastle โ But the Swede Remains Focused
In hindsight, many Liverpool fans believe the club made a costly error in the summer of 2022 by signing Darwin Nunez over Alexander Isak โ a view thatโs gaining traction as Isak continues to flourish at Newcastle while Nunez struggles to meet expectations.
Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica in a then-club-record ยฃ85 million deal, but despite flashes of potential, he hasnโt fully settled or consistently delivered in the Premier League. In contrast, Isak, signed by Newcastle for ยฃ63 million that same summer, has become one of the most lethal strikers in the league, notching 24 goals and 5 assists this season โ and helping the Magpies to a memorable Carabao Cup win over Liverpool.
With three years left on his Newcastle contract, Isakโs market value has skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly vocal about what might have been. One fan summed up the frustration online:
โSigning Nunez was a disgrace, but I donโt like how all these hit pieces on Klopp are coming out.โ
Another added:
โSo it was really Kloppโs fault? Iโm shocked this narrative is being wheeled out. Letโs not forget the team likely winning the PL is still Kloppโs team.โ
Despite mounting speculation and reported interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, Isak remains focused and grounded. Speaking to Fotbollskanalen in March, he said:
โThere is a lot of writing outside but within the club, no one is talking about anything like thatโฆ Itโs just full focus on playing for me.โ
โIโm not thinking about the future. I just want to perform for Newcastle… I feel incredibly comfortable here. The only focus I have is on playing.โ
While regrets may linger on Merseyside, the door for a move remains far from open โ for now. Isakโs commitment to Newcastle appears strong, and any potential suitor would need to meet a staggering valuation and convince him to leave a project he clearly believes in.
