Alexander Isak Wants Newcastle Exit Amid £120M Liverpool Transfer Interest

KEY POINTS:

• Alexander Isak has reportedly informed Newcastle of his desires to leave the club this summer.

• Isak was officially sidelined from pre-season activities, due to a thigh injury.

• Liverpool are keen and could consider up to £120 million, a new British transfer record.

• Even with the signing ofHugo Ekitike, Liverpool want Isak as part of Arne Slot’s squad rebuild.

• Isak is currently under contract at Newcastle for three more years; a new deal was previously discussed.

Alexander Isak Eyes Newcastle Exit as Liverpool Plan for a Sensational Move

Sweden International striker Alexander Isak has reportedly informed Newcastle United he intends to consider a possible move away from the club this summer. Although the 25-year-old was clearly not present from Newcastle’s pre-season tour of the Far East, officially due to a thigh injury, but fresh reports points a potential transfer request may be behind his absence.

With three years remaining on his current contract, Alexander Isak is attracting serious attention from Liverpool, who are making bold moves in the transfer market under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds have already splashed big-money signings including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike, whose arrival is trusted to have cost around £79 million.

Despite Hugo Ekitike’s arrival, Liverpool still has its sights set on Alexander Isak as a key piece for the future, viewing the Swedish international as a long-term focal point in their attack. The Athletic reports that the Merseyside club is considering a formal bid valued at £120 million, which would break the British transfer record.

NEWCASTLE’S POSITION & CONTRACT DYNAMICS

Newcastle seem tentative to sell Alexander Isak, with CEO Darren Eales previously indicating that contract extension talks were scheduled for the end of the season. Still, the club may be forced to rethink their stance should Liverpool submit a formal record-breaking offer.