Liverpool have agreed a deal with Newcastle United to end their long pursuit of Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring a goal for Newcastle United
Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring a goal for Newcastle United
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Liverpool have agreed a deal to bring Newcastle United's star striker Alexander Isak to Anfield for a record fee - and fans in the ECHO comments section say that while there's plenty to get excited about, one thing does put a dampener on the deadline day transfer.
Isak, 25, will become a British and club record transfer, clocking in at £125 million, and eclipsing that of Florian Wirtz for £116 million back in June. He will sign a six-year contract with Liverpool, and he will likely take the vacant No.9 shirt last worn by Darwin Nunez.
The blockbuster deal brings Isak's saga to an end, after the player publicly agitated to get his move to Arne Slot's side. Liverpool will get their man for £25m less than the £150m originally mooted as the required transfer fee wanted by the Magpies.
Some fans are eager to welcome one of the Premier League's best strikers to the club. Reader Councilcowboys says: "Welcome to the biggest club in the world Alex."
Commenter @Cherokee1961 writes: "Welcome to the greatest club on earth Isak, YNWA." Canadadan adds: "What a signing. Hughes has done unreal. If we can get Guehi we are so strong, so deep."
Northernnumpty says: "He's not for sale they said... Not a penny less than 150 they said... Welcome to the most decorated football club in England, Xander!"
Bluesaredeluded writes: "Hopefully get Guehi in as well and we'll have had a great window. The purse strings have properly loosened."
The manner of Isak's arrival has unsettled other fans. RobbieWilliams says: "Top player we can't deny that. He has signed a 6 year contract, but does that mean anything after all he did at NUFC?
"I just hope he honours his contract here and does not pull the same trick if Madrid comes calling, or anyone else for that matter. Get Guehi now and on paper we have a great squad."
Klopps Disciple responds: "There’s no point in worrying about things like that, no player stays forever anyway, but I’m pretty sure we’ll get to see him play for us in the prime of his career."
Imply writes: "I hope it works out. He's been terrific for them, but his downing tools has given me second thoughts. Perhaps his 'dream move' will reignite his professionalism. I certainly hope he delivers every penny of that very large fee! Cracking player for sure and a proven goalscorer."
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