Inside Alexander Isak’s record-breaking Liverpool move after Newcastle’s desperate final offer

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Liverpool have waited out Newcastle to land Alexander Isak on the final day of the window(Image: Getty Images)

When Liverpool made a £110m bid for Alexander Isak on August 1, they were taken aback by how forcefully the nine-figure offer was rejected by Newcastle.

So much so that the Reds decided they would not re-engage with the Magpies until they received encouragement to enter talks.

It was a huge bid but Newcastle were not willing to discuss.



The end of the summer saga..

Liverpool have been long-time admirers of Isak.

Isak would eventually replace the Uruguay international.

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Liverpool were ready to upgrade their attack this summer for a number of months.

One of which was it was a move to force Newcastle’s hand on Isak as they were trying to sign Ekitike as his replacement.

But it never was for Liverpool.

They had to wait on Newcastle, who were scrambling and getting embarrassed in pursuit of strikers.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and his star striker's relationship soured(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool boss Slot remained calm.

They have yet to get the second forward they want but a deal for Yoane Wissa could happen before the window closes.

Newcastle and Liverpool were back in talks over the weekend and a deal was struck on Sunday.