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Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak for a long-term transfer deal. The Swedish forward is reportedly set to join Liverpool on a five-year contract, with terms reportedly worth around €13 million ($14.9 million) per season, keeping him at Anfield until 2031. Negotiations between Liverpool and Newcastle over the transfer fee are still ongoing, but a deal is expected to progress smoothly soon, potentially before the close of the transfer window.

Alexander Isak has not traveled with Newcastle's Asian tour due to a thigh injury. Instead, he has been training with a personal trainer at Real Sociedad's training ground in Zubieta to recover and prepare for the upcoming season. This development aligns with reports that Isak's future is becoming clear as he prepares for his move to Liverpool. Newcastle, in anticipation of Isak's transfer, have identified potential replacements, including RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško, Inter Milan's Nicolò Barella, and Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapié, to strengthen the squad for the next Champions League campaign.

Additionally, Newcastle aim to reinvest the funds from Isak's anticipated £150 million ($199.5 million) sale into multiple recruits to bolster their team. Other transfer market movements include Aston Villa's interest in RB Leipzig's Loïs Openda contingent on their possible purchase of Ollie Watkins, while Manchester United's targets and Italian clubs’ moves add further context to this busy transfer period.

The move for Isak marks a significant signing for Liverpool as they aim to strengthen their attacking options under manager Arne Slot. The anticipated transfer is a major step in Liverpool's squad rebuilding efforts and highlights their ambition in both domestic and European competitions.

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