Alexander Isak to Liverpool 'a done deal' as Newcastle transfer update given
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Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool all summer (Image: Getty)
Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool is said to be on the verge of being confirmed, with Newcastle United claimed to have accepted terms from the Reds.
The striker has been linked with a move to Anfield for the majority of the summer, and it now looks as if Isak has been granted his wish.
Liverpool have already seen one offer for the Swede knocked back by Newcastle, with a £110million bid having been submitted earlier in the window.
Newcastle made it abundantly clear they were only willing to sell if their valuation of £150m was matched, and they were able to secure appropriate replacements in the attacking department.
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Newcastle securing the signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart was confirmed on Saturday morning, with suggestions that the move has helped soften their stance on allowing Isak to leave.
Transfer insider Jan Aage Fjortoft is now claiming a deal has been struck between Newcastle and Liverpool, with a fee in the region of £130m being spoken about.
He goes on to suggest that nothing is set to be confirmed until after Newcastle's weekend fixture against Leeds United.
Instead, Liverpool are focusing on loaning Kostas Tsimikas to Roma.
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Alexander Isak hasn't played for Newcastle since last season (Image: Getty)
Arne Slot was quizzed on the likelihood of Isak joining before the end of the window, with the Liverpool boss replying: "Newcastle have signed a new No.9 which is very nice for Eddie [Howe].
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