Alexander Isak's Liverpool contract details after finally agreeing record Newcastle transfer

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Alexander Isak is set to ink a six-year contract once his move to Liverpool is finalized, following Newcastle's reluctant acceptance of an offer from the Reds - thus bringing an end to the summer-long saga.

Isak had expressed his desire to depart St James' Park weeks ago, and with time ticking away for him to secure his exit, the Premier League champions have now stepped in late in the window with their second bid grudgingly accepted, worth $169M (£125m).

Their initial offer of $149M (£110m) was rebuffed, but the Magpies made it clear they would not entertain anything less than a British-record fee for his departure.



Liverpool had already splashed out a record $157m (£116m) to bring Florian Wirtz on board this summer, but have once again dug deep into their pockets.

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The Egyptian continues to be prolific and has consistently topped the team's goalscoring charts since his arrival.

Despite recently signing a new deal, he turned 33 this summer

Isak is now anticipated to join Ekitike at Anfield whilst Wirtz also brings additional creativity.



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Nevertheless, Darwin Nu?n?ez and Luis Di?az have both departed for new challenges whilst there was also the tragic death of Diogo Jota.

Isak has been forced to fight vigorously to secure his departure from Newcastle and, despite his displeasure being particularly apparent, the club have stated that "no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer" despite the player alleging broken promises.

The Swede's forthcoming departure has been cushioned by Newcastle successfully acquiring Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart last week for a club-record sum