Newcastle United and Liverpool have been involved in a summer-long transfer saga with Swedish striker Alexander Isak. According to The Athletic, Newcastle have now reached a total agreement with Liverpool for Isak to move to Anfield in a deal worth £130 million. The medical is scheduled to be done for the Swedish international to get the move he wanted.
Newcastle United Reach Agreement With Liverpool Over Alexander Isak Transfer
£130m Deal Finalised for Swedish Striker
The transfer saga involving Isak has clearly been disruptive for Newcastle and for the player himself. Isak previously released an explosive statement where he made it clear he wanted to leave:
“I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn’t reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.
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“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. That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”
Isak is now on the verge of getting the change he craved.
Alexander Isak Qualities
The Liverpool squad was already looking formidable ahead of the new season, but now they have their new figurehead in attack. Isak will bring intelligence to the Liverpool attack with his exceptional movement and link-up play. More than capable with his back to goal or running in behind, he is a constant threat for opposition defenders.
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He’s comfortable in tight spaces and creating room for himself to fire off a shot. His decision-making is also impressive, whether it’s a shot or a decisive pass to a teammate. He will work hard leading the Liverpool attack, and Arne Slot now has a striker who transforms an already strong Liverpool team.