Liverpool Ready Record-Breaking £120m Bid for Alexander Isak – Report
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak is intensifying, with reports suggesting the Reds are preparing a record-breaking offer of £120m–£130m to prise the Swedish striker away from Newcastle United.
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool’s earlier £110m bid was rejected, but the player’s strong desire to join Anfield has injected fresh momentum into the negotiations.
Isak’s Public Statement Raises the Stakes
Tensions escalated after Isak issued a powerful statement on social media earlier this week, accusing Newcastle of breaking promises:
“The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue.”
His remarks signal both a breakdown in trust and a clear intention to leave, further increasing the pressure on Newcastle’s hierarchy.
The Two Key Conditions Holding Up the Deal
Despite the public stance that Isak is not for sale, Sky Sports’ Keith Downie outlined the two hurdles Newcastle need resolved before considering a deal:
- Asking Price: Newcastle want £150m, though Downie admits they would likely settle for slightly less if a suitable offer arrives.
- Replacement Striker: Newcastle must first secure a replacement, having already missed out on Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike, while talks for Yoane Wissa remain ongoing.
Downie added:
“If Newcastle secure Wissa in the coming days – and Liverpool table an offer of around £130m – the club may have no choice but to make a decision.”
Race Against Time
With under two weeks left in the transfer window, Liverpool must act quickly. Manager Arne Slot, fresh from winning the Premier League title in his debut season, is pushing for further attacking reinforcements to maintain momentum.
From Liverpool’s perspective, this isn’t just about adding another striker — it’s a statement of intent. Isak, with his pace, movement, and clinical finishing, looks tailor-made for Slot’s high-intensity system and could be the focal point of a new era at Anfield.
His statistics last season underline his growth into an elite forward capable of troubling any defense. While a £125m deal would be among the costliest in football, in today’s market it could prove to be a decisive long-term investment.
Verdict
The saga now hinges on timing. If Newcastle secure a replacement quickly and Liverpool lodge their record-breaking bid, this could be the defining transfer of the summer.
For the Reds, signing Isak would not just be about defending their crown — it would be about building a dynasty.
