Liverpool is actively pursuing a transfer for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with negotiations ongoing but complicated by Newcastle's high asking price and squad dynamics. Newcastle United has set a steep asking price of around €175 million (£150 million) for the Swedish striker, who has three years left on his contract. Liverpool's interest persists, but the club is reluctant to meet such a valuation in cash alone, considering including players like Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, Tyler Morton, or Federico Chiesa in a potential player-plus-cash deal to reduce the fee required to sign Isak.

Isak, 25, is seen as one of the finest strikers currently, with impressive recent goal-scoring records for Newcastle (62 goals in 109 games) and significant Premier League impact. His potential arrival at Liverpool could boost their title aspirations considerably, strengthening their attacking options alongside Mohamed Salah.

Despite the excitement, there is visible skepticism about the transfer cost. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has publicly expressed doubts about the club spending as much as £150 million on Isak, arguing that such an amount is more appropriate for a player of Kylian Mbappé’s stature. Carragher also criticized Liverpool’s transfer strategy, pointing out the recent big signing of Hugo Ekitike and wondering if this move was well-planned.

Newcastle’s position remains firm, and the club will likely want Isak replaced before sanctioning his departure. Reports suggest that RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko could be a target to fill that void. Meanwhile, Isak himself reportedly favors a move to Liverpool and has distanced himself from training with Newcastle, indicating he wants the transfer to happen. Liverpool is prepared to offer a British transfer record fee if necessary, demonstrating their strong intent.

Alexander Isak will not play Newcastle games this weekend	Fabrizio Romano provides latest update on Liverpool and Alexander Isak	Alexander Isak to sit out Newcastle games this weekend

The saga remains ongoing, with Liverpool pushing to finalize a deal during the summer window while Newcastle seeks adequate compensation and squad adjustments to mitigate Isak’s loss.


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