Liverpool’s chase for Swedish striker Alexander Isak has taken a surprising twist, with financial analysts now confirming that the club is in a strong position to complete a record-breaking transfer—even if Newcastle United stick to their massive £150 million valuation.
Fresh off their Premier League title triumph, Liverpool are in full rebuild mode under new manager Arne Slot. The club has already made a major splash in the transfer market, signing Florian Wirtz for a British-record £116 million, Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5 million, and Milos Kerkez for £40 million.
Despite spending over £180 million, the Reds are showing no signs of slowing down. The focus has now shifted to landing a top-tier No.9 to lead the line, especially with Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota both potentially heading for the exit this summer.
Liverpool’s financial position, bolstered by strong commercial revenues and player sales, appears robust enough to support a marquee signing like Isak—setting up what could be one of the summer’s biggest stories.
Among the strikers linked with a move to Anfield, Alexander Isak has clearly risen to the top of Liverpool’s shortlist. Since his £63 million transfer from Real Sociedad to Newcastle in 2022, the 25-year-old Swede has been in blistering form, racking up 54 goals in just 86 Premier League appearances—a strike rate that places him firmly among the most lethal finishers in English football.
Though Newcastle are reluctant to part with their star frontman, football finance expert Dan Plumley believes Liverpool have the financial muscle to meet the Magpies’ valuation. Speaking to Football Insider, Plumley explained:
“From a financial standpoint, Liverpool are in a position to buy Isak. They’ve already made major investments in Wirtz and Frimpong, but if they sell Jarell Quansah and consider an early departure for Trent Alexander-Arnold, it would free up significant funds.”
Plumley further noted, “Liverpool had virtually no net spend last summer—just £0.1 million. When you take a two-year financial view, a move for Isak is absolutely within reach.”
However, the biggest hurdle remains Newcastle’s willingness to sell. “The key question is whether Newcastle are prepared to part ways with their top star. The odds aren’t in Liverpool’s favor,” Plumley cautioned. “Negotiations would be extremely difficult, and the Magpies will aim to push the price as high as possible. The real issue is whether Liverpool are willing to break the bank to sign Isak.”
With Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota potentially on their way out, new head coach Arne Slot will need a proven, elite striker to lead his revamped front line. At just 25 years old, Isak fits Liverpool’s long-term vision while also aligning with the high-intensity, fluid attacking style Slot is expected to implement.
The saga is far from over. But with financial backing reportedly secured at Anfield, the outcome now rests on Newcastle’s stance—and Isak’s personal ambition.
