Wantaway Newcastle United striker is reportedly on the verge of joining Liverpool in a deal worth £130 million on the deadline day of the summer transfer window.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Alexander Isak has been the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds have been pursuing the wantaway Newcastle United striker’s signature throughout the summer transfer window despite Hugo Ekitike’s exploits in his first few outings for Arne Slot’s team.
The Premier League champions have now struck an agreement over a mega-money deal worth £130 million, and Alexander Isak is travelling to Merseyside for his medical tests. Personal terms were never an issue, and the Swede told Newcastle United several days ago that he would not play for the Tyneside outfit again to force a move to Liverpool.
Alexander Isak and a summer of poor conduct
Alexander Isak has been a constant talking point in the summer transfer window, as he has been desperate to leave Newcastle United and 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, and he has played his part in the Tyneside club’s rise as a potential force in the Premier League.
The Swedish international has made over 100 appearances thus far for Newcastle United while amassing 62 goals and 11 assists. However, with Isak keen on moving away from St. James’ Park, the question has always been about when, not if, he would leave Newcastle United this summer. He has been eager to join Liverpool in the summer transfer window, with the Reds pushing hard for a big-money deal.
Isak on the cusp of securing his dream move
Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak has been perplexing yet understandable. While Hugo Ekitike has been exceptional in his first few outings as a Liverpool player, Darwin Nunez’s move to Al-Hilal has compelled the Merseyside outfit to pursue another striker. Additionally, signing the Newcastle United rebel is a market opportunity that is too good to refuse for any club.
While the Magpies repeatedly insisted that they would not accept bids for Isak, the player has been steadfast in his desire to join Liverpool. The Premier League champions are now on the verge of securing the 25-year-old Swede’s services, as they have struck an agreement over a deal worth £130 million with Newcastle United.
Recent reports discussed Isak’s confidence in sealing a summer move to Liverpool, and the move will now materialise in a few hours. The Swedish international is travelling to Merseyside for his medical tests, and the official announcement should come soon, with his chapter with Newcastle United over.