Liverpool have taken a significant step towards signing Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak, with a record-breaking bid of £120 million (€138m) officially presented to Newcastle, according to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano. This move underlines the club’s ambition under new manager Arne Slot, who is aiming to build on his promising start by bolstering Liverpool’s attacking options.

Isak, 25, has had an impressive previous season, scoring 23 Premier League goals and playing a crucial role in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool as well as their successful Champions League qualification campaign. Despite Newcastle’s determination to keep him—highlighted by ongoing contract renewal talks with the player—Liverpool remains undeterred, presenting an offer that exceeds Isak’s estimated transfer value of €116 million.

Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that while Isak is still negotiating with Newcastle, he has not rejected the prospect of joining Liverpool, leaving the door open for a potential transfer. The decisive factor now lies with Newcastle’s response to the unprecedented bid, with the situation expected to evolve in the coming days.

Furthermore, Liverpool have a contingency plan should negotiations with Newcastle fail: they are considering alternatives such as Hugo Ekitike and have even "floated" the idea of recruiting a player from Manchester United as backup options. However, the clear priority remains securing Isak to enhance Liverpool’s frontline in the new season.

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This move comes amid a broader transfer window in which Liverpool have already secured several key signings, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Freddie Woodman, and Armin Pecsi, reflecting the club’s serious intent to compete at the highest levels domestically and in Europe.