Liverpool has agreed personal terms with Alexander Isak, with the striker reportedly set to earn around £200,000-£300,000 per week, significantly more than his current deal at Newcastle United.
Liverpool has agreed personal terms with Alexander Isak, with the striker reportedly set to earn around £200,000-£300,000 per week, significantly more than his current deal at Newcastle United. Isak has verbally agreed to a five-year contract with Liverpool, and the Reds are preparing to make a formal bid for the player.
Transfer Details
– Bid Value: Liverpool’s opening bid is expected to be around £100 million, with the potential to reach £120 million. Newcastle United is reportedly looking for around £150 million for Isak.
– Funding the Deal: Liverpool might use the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, worth €75 million (£65.5m), to fund the transfer, and potentially sell other players like Darwin Núñez to cover the costs.
– Negotiations: Talks between Liverpool and Newcastle are set to begin in the next 48 hours, with Liverpool aiming to finalize the deal soon ¹ ² ³.
Why Liverpool Wants Isak
– Exceptional Goal-Scoring Ability: Isak’s impressive goal-scoring record, with 27 goals and six assists last season, has caught Liverpool’s attention. His ability to score crucial goals and create scoring opportunities makes him an attractive signing.
– Style of Play: Isak’s playing style, which combines pace, technical skill, and positional intelligence, fits well with Arne Slot’s high-intensity, vertical football approach ¹.
Challenges and Uncertainties
– Newcastle’s Valuation: Newcastle values Isak highly, reportedly seeking a fee upwards of £150 million. The Magpies’ stance on selling Isak remains uncertain, adding complexity to the potential transfer.
– Isak’s Desire: Isak has expressed his desire to leave Newcastle, citing broken promises from the club. This could potentially work in Liverpool’s favor if they can meet the player’s and Newcastle’s valuation expectations ⁴.
