Liverpool have been busy already in the 2025 summer transfer window. It has been a remarkable show of intent from Arne Slot’s team, who, as defending champions, are making a clear step towards strengthening their side to defend the Premier League next season
Liverpool’s ambitions show no sign of slowing with audacious Alexander Isak pursuit
After committing a record-breaking fee to secure Florian Wirtz, you might expect Liverpool’s transfer war chest to be running dry. But fresh reports suggest that the Premier League champions could still have room for at least one more blockbuster signing.
The player in question? Newcastle United’s prolific frontman Alexander Isak.
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Isak emerges as Liverpool’s No.1 striker target
According to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, while the financial demands for Isak would be steep, Liverpool’s interest remains very real. Steele claims he “wouldn’t completely rule out” a move this summer, despite Newcastle’s strong reluctance to sell.
The Magpies are believed to be demanding in excess of £130m–£140m to even entertain negotiations — a figure that would eclipse Liverpool’s recent £119m outlay for Wirtz.
Still, reports from TEAMtalk go even further, stating that Isak is now Liverpool’s number one striker target for this transfer window, with manager Arne Slot keen to add an elite, natural No.9 to his attacking options.
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The case for Isak: the Premier League’s most complete No.9?
At just 25, Isak is emerging as one of Europe’s most dangerous centre-forwards. Last season, the Swede scored 23 Premier League goals in 34 appearances for Newcastle, adding six assists as Eddie Howe’s side secured Champions League football.
No striker in the league scored more, and only Liverpool’s own Mohamed Salah bettered his total contributions.
Liverpool are no strangers to Isak’s quality. The former Real Sociedad striker has regularly punished the Reds, scoring four goals and providing an assist across his six career appearances against them — including a goal in Newcastle’s 2025 Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.
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How Wirtz and Isak could form a devastating partnership
The prospect of Wirtz linking up with Isak is already generating excitement among Liverpool supporters. The German playmaker’s vision, creativity and technical quality could be the perfect complement to Isak’s clinical finishing.
Last season for Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz registered 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 matches, playing a central role in their historic Bundesliga title triumph. His ability to create chances from wide areas or through the middle makes him a dream supply line for a predator like Isak.
One particular assist against RB Leipzig showcased Wirtz at his creative best — receiving the ball on the left, beating his man, and delivering a perfectly weighted pass for Patrick Schick to score. Many at Anfield are already picturing that same move ending with Isak on the end of it.
Isak’s efficiency in front of goal is backed up by the numbers: according to FBRef, he averaged 0.46 goals per shot on target, highlighting just how ruthless he is when given an opportunity.
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A huge investment, but a statement of intent
Should Liverpool complete a deal for Isak, it would take their total spending this summer to unprecedented levels. But few would argue against such ambition. As Statman Dave puts it: “Isak is an elite striker — one of the very best in Europe.”
With Wirtz already through the door, adding Isak could make this Liverpool side even more dangerous, and potentially “virtually unbeatable” in their quest to retain their Premier League crown.
One thing is clear: Liverpool mean business.