Liverpool close in on Alexander Isak after shock deadline-day agreement with Newcastle
Federico Chiesa has given his own subtle response to the breaking news that Liverpool are closing in on Alexander Isak. The forward dropped a quiet hint on social media as Reds fans celebrated one of the biggest transfers in club history.
Liverpool finally made their breakthrough with Newcastle in the early hours of Monday morning, agreeing a deal that will smash the British transfer record. By dawn, Isak was already on Merseyside, preparing to undergo his medical before signing on the dotted line.
The Swede has long been admired by Liverpool, and now he looks set to spearhead Arne Slot’s attack for years to come. A six-year deal running until 2031 has been prepared, and the documents between the two clubs were exchanged overnight. The official announcement is expected at any moment.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool will pay a headline fee of £125m, though the figure will rise to £130m once solidarity payments are included. For a striker of Isak’s calibre, the Reds believe the outlay is worth every penny.
Chiesa’s quiet message
The news sparked huge excitement among supporters, but one of the more interesting reactions came from inside the squad itself. Federico Chiesa, who has found minutes hard to come by since joining Liverpool last year, was spotted liking Romano’s post on Instagram about Isak’s move.
It may have been just a small gesture, but fans quickly noticed it. Chiesa’s time at Anfield has been difficult, and with Isak now arriving to compete with Hugo Ekitike and others in the forward line, his pathway into the team could become even more complicated.
Still, it was a classy nod from the Italian, showing he is behind the club’s push to strengthen even if it puts his own role under more pressure. Whether he can fight his way back into Slot’s plans remains to be seen.
A marquee summer
Isak’s capture caps off what has already been a blockbuster summer of recruitment. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni have all come through the door, giving Liverpool one of the most exciting squads in Europe.
The timing of Isak’s deal could not be better, either. Liverpool head into the international break top of the league with a perfect record, their latest result a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal that showed their growing resilience
Gary Neville was quick to praise the move, making it clear why Liverpool have gone all out for the Swedish striker. The pundit admitted Isak is one of the few players who has consistently unsettled the Premier League’s best defenders, including William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Virgil van Dijk.
Neville called him “a different-level player,” the type who can decide big matches on his own. For Liverpool, that kind of weapon could make the difference in a tight title race.
The buzz around Anfield is already electric, and with Isak set to be unveiled, it feels like the Reds have just landed the final piece of their attacking puzzle. Fans know it’s a huge statement, not just to the Premier League but to Europe as well.
Now all that remains is for the official photo to drop — Alexander Isak holding the Liverpool shirt, ready to take the next step in his career at Anfield.