Liverpool have made a major move in the transfer market by approaching Newcastle United regarding a potential deal for Alexander Isak, with reports indicating the Reds are prepared to discuss a fee around £120 million for the Swedish striker[3]. Both Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein confirmed Liverpool’s interest, though no formal bid has been submitted yet. Instead, the Anfield club has officially communicated their wish to negotiate, encouraged by some interest from the player’s side[3].
Despite Isak being Liverpool’s top choice to fill the No. 9 spot, Newcastle have consistently stated the striker is not for sale and view him as a crucial part of their plans. However, Newcastle’s active pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as a potential successor has added intrigue to the situation. There’s a belief among Liverpool officials that a deal in the region of £120 million could be possible, and that Newcastle’s interest in Ekitike may signal readiness to negotiate under the right circumstances[1][4].
Isak, 25, has been prolific since joining Newcastle, scoring 62 goals in 109 games, with 27 goals in 42 appearances last season alone[3]. His contract runs until 2028, and Newcastle previously valued him at over £150 million, but his strong performances have kept his market value high. Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak follows their record signing of Florian Wirtz for £116 million earlier in the summer, demonstrating their willingness to make a statement transfer[3].
While Newcastle remain firm in their desire to keep Isak, Liverpool’s interest is not entirely off the table. If negotiations for Isak collapse, Liverpool may shift their attention fully to Hugo Ekitike, although they are not yet convinced he is the right fit. Meanwhile, the future of Liverpool’s current striker Darwin Nunez is uncertain, with clubs like Napoli expressing interest in his services[1][4].
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