
Liverpoolās summer transfer business could be about to get even more dramatic as the Reds continue their pursuit of Newcastle Unitedās star striker, Alexander Isak. š„
Reports suggest that the Swedish international is open to a move away from St Jamesā Park, and Liverpool are right at the front of the queue. But snapping him up wonāt come cheap⦠š¤
šø A Record-Breaking Deal in the Making?
Newcastle have slapped a staggering Ā£150 million price tag on the 25-year-old, who bagged 27 goals last season and has become one of Europeās most sought-after forwards. If Liverpool are serious, theyāll need to break the bankānot just for the transfer fee, but for his wages too.
Itās believed Isak would land a weekly wage of around Ā£250,000, putting him on par with new signing Hugo Ekitike. That figure would make Isak Liverpoolās third-highest earner, behind only Mohamed Salah (on a reported Ā£400k per week) and Virgil van Dijk (around Ā£385k weekly). šØ
Considering he currently earns approximately Ā£120,000 at Newcastle, Isak could see his salary more than double if the move goes through. Thatās a tempting incentive.
š§³ Signs Point to a Possible Exit
Speculation intensified after Isak failed to travel with the Newcastle squad for their pre-season tour of Asia. This follows an earlier absence from their 4-0 defeat to Celticāan omission reportedly linked to ongoing transfer noise.
Although Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has expressed his desire to keep the striker, his latest comments suggested uncertainty:
> āHeās still our player and under contract, but I donāt have full control over what happens next. Iād love him to stay, but weāll have to see.ā
Thatās a much more cautious tone from Howeāand it hasnāt gone unnoticed.
ā½ Whatās Next for Liverpool?
With a summer spend already approaching Ā£300 millionāfollowing high-profile arrivals like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Ekitikeābringing in Isak would cap off a blockbuster window. But it could also mean Liverpool abandon their chase for a new left-winger and use Ekitike or even rising star Rio Ngumoha on the flank.
Either way, Isakās future is looking increasingly uncertaināand Liverpool fans have every reason to keep their eyes glued to the updates.
Stay tuned⦠š
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