Liverpool Set to Break British Record with Alexander Isak Signing on Deadline Day
Liverpool has reportedly reached an agreement with Newcastle United for Swedish striker Alexander Isak, finalizing a British record transfer fee of £125 million ($169 million). The move, which could reshape the landscape of the league, is set to be completed before the transfer window closes at 6 PM GMT.
Isak arrived at Liverpool’s training ground on Monday, signaling the end of a lengthy saga that has kept fans and pundits on edge. After a £110 million offer was rejected last month, the 25-year-old has not trained or played for Newcastle, making his eventual departure almost inevitable.
This transfer marks Liverpool’s eighth first-team signing of the summer, and it follows their previous record-breaking acquisition of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £100 million. With an unprecedented summer spending spree totaling around £416 million, Liverpool is clearly determined to bolster their squad.
Meanwhile, Newcastle is preparing for Isak’s exit by securing Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who had expressed his desire to leave the club before the deadline. Wissa, who scored 19 goals last season, will provide additional firepower as Newcastle gears up for their Champions League campaign.
In other transfer news, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is poised to join Manchester City for around €35 million (£30 million, $41 million) after being deemed surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain. City’s long-serving goalkeeper Ederson may also be on the move, with Turkish side Fenerbahce reportedly interested.
Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, a World Cup-winning hero for Argentina, is linked with a move to Manchester United as the club seeks to resolve their ongoing goalkeeping crisis. Martinez was notably absent from Villa’s matchday squad during their recent 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
