Alexander Isak to Liverpool Edges Closer
The summer’s longest-running transfer saga could finally be reaching its conclusion. According to respected transfer insider Jan Aage Fjortoft, a deal between Newcastle United and Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak is now in place. Fjortoft posted: “Re: Alexander Isak. Understand Isak – deal is done! Newcastle away at Leeds tonight, so nothing expected before that I am told. Fee expected to be around £130m. Isak to Liverpool likely to happen very soon.”
Re: Alexander Isak
Understand Isak – deal is done!
Newcastle away at Leeds tonight, so nothing expected before that I am told.
Fee expected to be around £130m
Isak to Liverpool likely to happen very soon
— Jan Aage Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) August 30, 2025
Liverpool Move Nears Completion
Liverpool had already tested Newcastle’s resolve with a £110m bid earlier in the window, which was swiftly rejected. Newcastle’s valuation of £150m always felt like a stumbling block, but the club’s recent move for Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade seems to have shifted their stance.
It’s believed the agreed fee is closer to £130m – a figure that, while short of Newcastle’s initial demand, reflects Liverpool’s determination to secure the Swedish international.
Slot Reacts to Transfer Links
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was asked about the speculation, giving a measured response: “Newcastle have signed a new No.9 which is very nice for Eddie [Howe]. Newcastle, if it’s true, and I have no reason to not believe what you are saying, are about to sign a new No.9.”
He continued: “I think I said after Monday, I could make a sub to impact the game. As always we try to sign players to help us but there are no reasons to think after two games we need more. We will always try to strengthen if it’s the right player at the right price.”
Our View – Anfield Index Analysis
From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, the potential arrival of Alexander Isak is both exciting and divisive. His combination of pace, technical ability, and finishing could give Arne Slot a striker capable of leading the line for years to come. At 25, he is entering his peak and already proven in the Premier League.
However, the £130m fee inevitably sparks debate. Many fans will question whether Liverpool should commit such an outlay on one player, especially given the squad still appears light in midfield depth and defensive reinforcements.
There’s also curiosity about how Isak would fit into Slot’s tactical setup. Would he operate as a lone striker, or could he dovetail with Ekitike in a flexible attacking system? Supporters are excited by the potential of a front line featuring Mohamed Salah, Wirtz, and Isak – a blend of speed, power, and creativity that could rival any side in world football.
Ultimately, Liverpool fans know that marquee transfers often define a season. If Isak hits the ground running, Anfield could quickly embrace him as the heir to the great strikers of the club’s recent past. The cautious optimism around this move captures the mood perfectly: hopeful, but aware that such deals bring both risk and reward.
