Confidence is ‘growing’ that a ‘historic agreement’ is close to being reached for Alexander Isak, with Liverpool finally learning once and for all just how likely they are to sign the world-class Newcastle striker this summer
Liverpool’s summer rebuild is showing no signs of slowing down. With Florian Wirtz’s £116m arrival headlining a record-breaking transfer window, the Reds have added seven new players so far. But plans are still in motion, with a new central defender and striker on the agenda before the window closes.
While a deal for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi is reportedly at the “agreement in principle” stage, bringing in a new No.9 remains a major priority. Alexander Isak is still viewed as Arne Slot’s dream striker, but prising him away from Newcastle United is proving far more difficult than initially hoped.
Newcastle have made it clear they don’t want to sell, valuing Isak at over £150m and preparing a new contract that would make him the highest-paid player in the club’s history. The striker currently earns around £120,000 per week, but could soon surpass captain Bruno Guimarães in a revised deal designed to keep him at St. James’ Park long-term.
Despite persistent links to Anfield, sources close to Newcastle insist Isak is content on Tyneside and is not pushing for a move. Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder reported that manager Eddie Howe is relaxed about the situation and has held quiet talks with the player over an extended stay. According to the report, Isak is not the type to force an exit, and Newcastle are under no financial pressure to sell.
Still, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on developments. Journalist Graeme Bailey maintains that Isak “has always been in play” for the Reds, and that the club’s interest has never wavered. With the situation evolving, a breakthrough could still occur later in the window.
Meanwhile, the Guehi deal looks increasingly likely to be Liverpool’s next completed signing. And in another development, West Ham attacker Mohammed Kudus has reportedly made it clear he would prefer a move to Liverpool over Chelsea or Tottenham, even willing to accept a reduced salary.
On the outgoing front, Bayern Munich’s interest in Luis Diaz has been met with an immediate response from Liverpool, amid reports the Colombian is unsettled with the club’s hierarchy. Whether that opens the door for Kudus remains to be seen.
The Reds are not done yet — and with Guehi, a new striker, and potentially a left-sided winger on the cards, this could yet become Liverpool’s most transformative summer in years.