‘I want to win everything’ – Alexander Isak’s first words after completing record Liverpool move
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Liverpool have finalized a dramatic British-record transfer deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, worth £125 million. The 25-year-old Swedish international is set to travel to Merseyside for a medical and is expected to sign a six-year contract at Anfield[1][2].
The transfer saga this summer was notable for Isak refusing to return to Newcastle training after Liverpool’s initial £110 million bid was rejected. Despite Newcastle’s Saudi-backed ownership offering him a new contract as their highest-paid player to keep him, Isak insisted on moving to Liverpool, even skipping their pre-season tour[1].
This £125 million deal surpasses the previous British transfer records, including Chelsea’s £115 million signing of Moises Caicedo in 2023 and Liverpool’s own £116 million acquisition of Florian Wirtz earlier in the 2025 summer[1][2]. Newcastle initially valued Isak at £150 million, but negotiations softened as the striker missed early season games and publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the club[2].
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces tactical challenges upon Isak’s arrival, as other forwards such as Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo will compete for playing time. Former Arsenal star Paul Merson highlighted the complexity of squad rotation and how Slot must devise a strategy to maximize the talents of Wirtz, Szoboszlai, and the new attacking signings[3].
The signing is part of Liverpool’s ambitious recruitment program following the departure of Jurgen Klopp and under the direction of sporting director Richard Hughes. It reflects the club’s drive to maintain competitiveness domestically and in Europe while navigating a changing football environment[5].
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