Liverpool Prepare Record £120m Bid for Alexander Isak

Liverpool are ready to offer a club-record £120 million for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. However, this will only happen if Newcastle are willing to sell the Swedish forward this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool have told Newcastle they are prepared to bid £120 million for Isak. After winning the Premier League, they want Isak as their main striker. Despite this, Newcastle, who have insisted on not selling their star forward after he scored 62 goals in 102 games for them, have remained firm in their position. For now, Liverpool have not made a formal bid as Newcastle’s stance has not shifted. A recent report indicated that Newcastle are not willing to sell Alexander Isak despite Liverpool’s bid.

LIVERPOOL’S STRATEGY AND NEWCASTLE’S RESPONSE

Liverpool are looking for a new striker as Darwin Núñez’s future is uncertain, with Napoli interested in him. They have already signed Florian Wirtz for a potential British record fee in this transfer window. The pursuit of Isak is seen as another bold move, potentially breaking their transfer record again. On the other hand, Newcastle want to keep their star player while building for the new season. The club is trying to pair Isak with Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, which shows they have ambitious plans to keep him rather than sell. According to recent updates, Newcastle are in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike.

WHAT NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Liverpool’s huge offer could test Newcastle’s determination to keep Isak before the Premier League starts next month. Liverpool are preparing for their Community Shield match while Newcastle are gearing up for the new season, hoping to improve on their 5th-place finish last time. With Isak’s future uncertain, the transfer strategies of both clubs are key stories as the summer transfer window heats up. Meanwhile, Liverpool are behind Manchester City in pre-season odds, with Newcastle looking to secure a top-four finish to qualify for the Champions League.