BREAKING: Liverpool Eye Alexander Isak as Priority Signing — Player-Plus-Cash Deal Being Explored
Liverpool are stepping up their transfer activity with a renewed focus on attacking reinforcements — and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has now emerged as the club’s number one target for the summer window.
The 24-year-old Swedish forward has caught the eye of the Liverpool hierarchy following an outstanding season in the Premier League, where he impressed with his sharp movement, clinical finishing, and ability to operate across the front line. Isak’s profile matches the style of play Arne Slot wants to implement at Anfield: dynamic, fluid, and high-pressing.
However, Newcastle’s asking price for Isak is understood to be steep, potentially in the region of £75–85 million, which would make him one of Liverpool’s most expensive signings ever. In response, Liverpool are now exploring a player-plus-cash deal to bring down the overall cost of the transfer.
Insiders suggest that the Merseyside club could offer one of their current attackers or fringe players — such as Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, or even Joe Gomez — as part of a proposed swap deal. This move could benefit both clubs: Newcastle could fill key gaps in their squad while Liverpool secure their top forward target without breaking their wage structure or financial strategy.
Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming weeks as Liverpool aim to finalize their attacking plans before the start of the new season. With Arne Slot eager to build a competitive squad for both domestic and European challenges, securing Isak’s signature would be a strong statement of intent.
If successful, the move would not only strengthen Liverpool’s frontline but also signal the beginning of a new era at Anfield under Slot’s leadersh