Alexander Isak Transfer Prediction: Liverpool's Pursuit and Challenges

Football finance expert Stefan Borson has predicted that Alexander Isak is likely to remain at Newcastle United despite Liverpool's strong interest and efforts to sign the striker in the summer transfer window. The transfer saga has been complicated by the intertwined ownership structures and financial dealings involving Newcastle, Liverpool, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Borson highlighted the unusual financial dynamic if Darwin Núñez, currently a Liverpool player, were sold to a PIF-owned Saudi club, with Liverpool then using those funds to try to buy Isak from Newcastle, a club also linked to PIF ownership. This “robbing Peter to pay Paul” situation raises challenges and scrutiny as the deals appear interconnected. Due to these complexities, Borson suggested that the most probable outcome is Isak staying at Newcastle for the time being.

Meanwhile, Liverpool has submitted multiple offers to Newcastle, including a rejected bid of £110 million and reportedly preparing to offer around £120 million plus a player to break the deadlock. Isak has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Newcastle and has stated he will not play for them again this season, intensifying the pressure for a transfer. Newcastle, having qualified for the Champions League, has been reluctant to let go of their star forward, which further complicates negotiations.

From Liverpool’s perspective, the club continues to explore other attacking options such as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, indicating they may shift focus if a deal for Isak falls through. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing meetings involving Newcastle ownership and transfer discussions. Liverpool’s approach seems to be to wait for clarity from Newcastle on whether they will entertain Isak’s exit.

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In summary, while Liverpool is keen and has made significant offers for Alexander Isak, ownership complexities and Newcastle’s Champions League ambitions suggest that Isak might stay put, at least for now. The saga remains one of the most intriguing and financially complex transfer stories of the summer 2025 window.