verpool have been told a deal for Alexander Isak remains very much an open door this summer, after a significant triple update renewed Arne Slot’s prospects of landing his dream signing and with the timeline of a possible raid on Newcastle United coming to
Slot’s Liverpool may be Premier League champions, but there’s no sign of anyone resting on their laurels at Anfield. With seven signings already confirmed — including Friday night’s announcement of Freddie Woodman on a free — the Reds are making it clear they intend to build a side capable of dominating English football for years to come.
While Woodman arrives without a fee, Liverpool’s total spend this summer has already pushed past the £190m mark, thanks in large part to the blockbuster £116m deal for Florian Wirtz. That move alone broke the British transfer record, underlining just how serious the club is about staying at the top.
Despite the spending spree, the summer isn’t over. Two more high-profile signings are still on the radar: a new centre-back and a striker. And if that striker turns out to be Alexander Isak, Liverpool may need to prepare for yet another record-breaking deal.
Now, two major updates have breathed new life into Liverpool’s hopes of landing the Swedish star. According to The Times, Newcastle may be forced to sell Isak due to ongoing Profit and Sustainability Regulation (PSR) pressures. Eddie Howe is desperate to strengthen his squad, but with little financial flexibility, a big sale could be their only route forward.
Journalist Martin Hardy notes that after three quiet windows, Newcastle’s lack of marquee signings is down to strict financial limits. Last summer’s late sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, reportedly worth £70m combined, helped the club avoid a possible ten-point deduction. This time, selling Isak could serve the same purpose.
At the same time, reports from BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel and the Liverpool Echo suggest that Liverpool are now the only Premier League club capable of financing a deal for Isak, with Arsenal officially out of the running. Mokbel said there’s “less than a 2% chance” of a move to the Emirates, pointing to the staggering costs involved.
Newcastle are trying to tie Isak down to a new contract — increasing his current £120k-per-week wage to around £160k — but Liverpool are reportedly unbothered by his salary demands. The Echo reports that the Reds would not be put off by matching or exceeding that figure, especially if they’re encouraged by Newcastle’s situation later this summer.
Liverpool’s plan is clear: wait and watch. With Newcastle still testing the market for replacements and gauging offers, Liverpool remain ready to strike. Sources close to the club believe that if Jarell Quansah’s expected £35m sale is completed — and Darwin Núñez is also moved on — those exits could help offset the cost of a major Isak swoop.
Still, the price won’t be cheap. Newcastle value Isak around £150m and could even demand as much as £200m — a fee that would place him among the most expensive players of all time. Liverpool would likely try to negotiate well below that figure, but any deal will require serious commitment.
To complicate matters, there are now growing concerns around Luis Díaz’s future. Reports from Colombia indicate his camp is confused by Liverpool’s failure to offer him a new deal. With Bayern Munich circling — and journalist Christian Falk suggesting he could leave alongside a teammate — Liverpool may be tempted to cash in if the price is right.
Meanwhile, the Reds are preparing a formal approach for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. Slot has reportedly identified the England international as a key defensive target, and Liverpool are ready to launch a low opening offer in the coming days.
And in the background, one of the Bundesliga’s standout players — long linked with Liverpool — is now pushing for a dream move to Real Madrid instead, though Xabi Alonso is reportedly hesitant about bringing him to the Bernabéu.
Plenty of moving parts still remain. But if Liverpool truly want an upgrade on Núñez — and they believe Isak is that man — the money, the ambition, and the strategy all seem to be lining up. Now it’s just a matter of timing.