Liverpool is intensifying efforts to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in a transfer that could reshape their attacking options for the next five years. According to reports, an agreement in principle has been reached between Isak and Liverpool for a lucrative five-year contract until 2030, worth £13 million per year plus an option for 2031. This translates to an estimated weekly salary of £250,000, more than double his current pay at Newcastle, and potentially making the overall deal worth £65 million to the player alone[1].

Isak has expressed a strong desire to join Liverpool, reportedly going AWOL from Newcastle to push the move forward. He wants to play consistent Champions League football and compete for trophies, opportunities he sees more clearly at Liverpool under Arne Slot's management. Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak is part of a broader summer recruitment strategy involving signings like Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong, emphasizing building a long-term core aiming for sustained success[1][2].

The prospective transfer fee is expected to be around £150 million, pushing Liverpool’s total spending since last season beyond £400 million, an unprecedented amount for the club. Nonetheless, Liverpool's hierarchy views this window as critical to future-proofing their attack, with Isak envisioned as a player who can eventually succeed Mohamed Salah as the team’s main striker[2].

Despite these developments, there remain obstacles. Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe has taken a firm stance, excluding Isak from the team’s pre-season tour and indicating that Isak’s return to Newcastle's squad is uncertain for now. Meanwhile, some experts like former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believe Isak could reconsider and stay at Newcastle if contract discussions improve, citing examples of players reversing transfer intentions for career continuity[3].

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Meanwhile, Newcastle have been urged by some analysts to “dig in” and resist Liverpool’s advances, as the situation reflects a significant challenge for both clubs amid the ongoing transfer saga[4].


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