Liverpool’s chase for a new elite striker has taken a dramatic turn, with Alexander Isak once again thrust into the centre of intense transfer speculation. While Newcastle have made it clear they won’t part ways with their star forward this summer, the Reds remain undeterred — even exploring alternatives like Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike. 💼⚽
Sources suggest Liverpool were preparing a blockbuster £120m approach for Isak, a fee that would smash British transfer records. But with Newcastle digging in their heels, the Merseyside giants are eyeing a £70m swoop for Ekitike — a player the Magpies themselves were chasing. 😮
Although Liverpool’s pursuit has momentarily cooled, insiders believe their interest in Isak is far from over. The 25-year-old Swede could be back in their crosshairs next year or even later this window.
🎥 Flashback to 2017: Isak’s transfer saga isn’t a new phenomenon. A teenage prodigy at the time, he shocked many by choosing Borussia Dortmund over Real Madrid, a move that triggered behind-the-scenes tensions at the German club. Then-manager Thomas Tuchel was left out of the loop and was so furious that it reportedly contributed to his eventual departure.
Tuchel once snapped during a press conference, “Talk to Michael Zorc,” when quizzed about the signing — a sign of the friction that followed. 🗣️
Despite being labeled a wonderkid, Isak struggled for minutes at Dortmund, making just four starts in two years. But everything changed when he was loaned to Willem II, where he netted 14 goals in 18 appearances, earning a move to Real Sociedad. 🇪🇸
His career skyrocketed in Spain, and by 2022, Newcastle splashed £63m to secure his signature. Since arriving in the Premier League, Isak has been on fire — racking up 62 goals in 109 appearances, including a personal-best 27-goal season in 2024/25. 🚀
With three years left on his current deal, Newcastle hold the cards — and any club, including Liverpool, may need to cough up at least £150m to pry him away. As the saga continues, one thing’s certain: Isak’s name isn’t leaving the headlines anytime soon.
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