A British record bid unveiled as Liverpool pursuit for Isak. Liverpool FC are going to make a staggering £130 million bid for Alexander Isak of Newcastle United. This would break the British transfer record. The club’s initial offer of £110 million faced rejection outright by Newcastle. However, in response to which they have placed a value on their talented forward at around £150 million. The incoming transfer has already stirred up plenty of transfer rumors and drama and represented one of the summers’ major stories.
The Stalemate and Rising Tensions
Alexander Isak’s relationship with Newcastle has taken a drastic turn for the worse. The Swedish international accused Newcastle of “broken trust and promises” suggesting there were unfulfilled promises. This has created a stalemate. Isak refused to train or play for the Magpies as well as denying any efforts to resolve the strife internally. The conversations went all the way to the top. Newcastle executives alongside a PIF delegation and joint owner Reuben coming to Isak’s residence to try and turn things around. However, this also led to no accomplishment.
"The fact that Newcastle are closing in on one, that makes it increasingly likely that Isak moves to Liverpool"
Keith Downie gives the latest on Alexander Isak ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/p07ZxRplFH
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 28, 2025
FIFA’s Article 17: A Game Changer in the Saga
To further complicate matters for Newcastle is FIFA’s Article 17. This provides restrictions on a player’s ability to terminate their contracts unilaterally (and keep the international factor in mind). That said, given that Isak has only been with Newcastle for three years, he may – after a protected period – individually activate this rule and become a free agent prior to June 2026. Liverpool is likely paying a sum closer to low double-digits. This legal backdrop empowers Isak and may force Newcastle to reconsider a transfer now. This is taking place just to avoid a significant financial loss later.
Newcastle’s Strategic Moves and Liverpool’s Determination
Newcastle’s latest deal is to sign Stuttgart’s striker Nick Woltemade for a fee worth approximately €90 million (£78 million). Moreover, it indicates they are ready to deal with life without Isak. In addition to making it possible for Newcastle to be compliant with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), this move will also allow them to eventually approve Isak’s departure.
Liverpool have already added Florian Wirtz and Giorgi Mamardashvili. However, they are even more excited about adding a player like Isak to their attacking options. Terms between the player and Liverpool are considered to already have been amicably agreed. This means a British-record transfer is realistically in the works.
A Transfer Saga Nearing Its Climax
With the impending transfer window closure, the question remains whether Liverpool’s rumored £130 million bid will break through Newcastle’s staunch refusal to part with their talisman. In either outcome, it would introduce the drastic changes in the transfer market and fortify the ever-growing power players have in contemporary football. The future for both clubs is dependent on the decision of this transfer as it will affect season and strategies for many years.