Liverpool’s pursuit of Swedish striker Alexander Isak appears to be gathering real momentum — and now, Fabrizio Romano has added fuel to the fire, revealing that the player himself is open to the transfer.
The buzz around a potential move began intensifying earlier this week when *The Athletic’s* David Ornstein confirmed that Liverpool had approached Newcastle United regarding the 25-year-old, though a formal offer was yet to be made.
While some outlets have cast doubt over the move’s viability, Romano — one of the most trusted names in the transfer world — has now thrown significant weight behind the story.
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### **Romano: “Isak Didn’t Say No”**
Speaking on his *Here We Go* YouTube channel, Romano gave an exciting update that will have Reds fans dreaming.
> “Liverpool told Newcastle that they are ready to offer £120 million — a British record — for Alexander Isak,” he revealed.
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> “What I’m told is that the player didn’t close the doors to Liverpool. He didn’t stop Liverpool from proceeding. He’s still in conversation with Newcastle, who want to extend his contract, but he hasn’t said no. He seems open to the move.”
In short: the door is wide open. And Liverpool are knocking — loudly.
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### **A Potentially Historic Summer for Liverpool**
Should Liverpool proceed with a £120m offer for Isak, it would mark their second record-breaking signing this summer — just weeks after they secured Florian Wirtz in a blockbuster £116m deal. For owners FSG, long criticized for a conservative approach in the transfer market, this would represent a dramatic shift in philosophy.
Their intent is clear: rebuild for another era of dominance.
The timing, however, is shaped by more than strategy. The tragic death of Diogo Jota earlier this month has left not just a goalscoring gap in the squad, but an emotional void that no signing can truly replace. New sporting director Richard Hughes is now tasked with not just finding a forward, but restoring balance to a team in mourning.
### **Why Isak Fits the Bill**
From a pure footballing perspective, Isak is a dream fit. He’s tall, quick, technically gifted, and has already proven himself in the Premier League, scoring 44 goals across the last two seasons. At just 25, he’s entering his prime and has the potential to be the central piece in a revamped Liverpool attack.
His willingness to at least entertain the idea of a move to Anfield provides Liverpool with a real opportunity — especially as Newcastle are reportedly pursuing Hugo Ekitike as a potential long-term replacement.
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### **A Second Record Signing on the Horizon?**
While Newcastle will understandably be reluctant to let their star striker go — particularly to a direct rival — a nine-figure bid from Liverpool may leave them with a difficult decision to make, especially amid FFP pressure and a desire to reinvest.
As long as transfer authorities like Romano and Ornstein continue to suggest that this is more than just speculation, hope will remain high among the Anfield faithful.
Two record-breaking signings in one summer? A Champions League return. A new era under Arne Slot. Liverpool fans can be forgiven for starting to believe again.
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