Toni Kroos offers blunt verdict on Alexander Isak transfer to Liverpool - 'Without a doubt'

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Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has delivered a scathing verdict on Alexander Isak following his British-record transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool.

The striker sealed the $168 million (£125million) switch to Anfield on deadline day after months of speculation.

Isak penned a six-year deal on Merseyside, although the Magpies had initially held out for over $200 million (£150million), but with Isak agitating for the move, the St James' Park hierarchy were compelled to return to negotiations and concluded the deal during the final weekend of the window.

The Sweden international has been absent from action since pre-season commenced, sitting out all of Newcastle's pre-season matches before his Anfield switch was rubber-stamped.

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He is so happy to be here, he is so happy to play, so I think that tells you a lot.

Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool.

So we, of course, have a plan but he is smiling and he is happy to be here.

"No instruction (from Liverpool), we always have good connections with a lot of clubs, I have spoken to the manager

And normal communication we have with each club, it is quite honest."

Isak is anticipated to make his Liverpool bow following the international hiatus, when the Reds travel to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, September 14.