Liverpool is on the verge of finalizing a record-breaking deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but the club may not be done spending yet. Reports suggest that Liverpool could soon turn their attention to another blockbuster signing: Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
After three failed attempts, Liverpool’s fourth offer for Wirtz was accepted, with the total transfer package potentially reaching £119.2 million (€140m, \$162m) if all add-ons are met. This figure would slightly surpass Chelsea’s previous record signing of Moises Caicedo.
However, Wirtz’s title as the most expensive British transfer could be short-lived. According to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, Liverpool may pursue Alexander Isak next. Although Newcastle has no desire to sell the Swedish international cheaply, Steele believes a bid in the region of £130m–£140m might be necessary to test their resolve.
While it seems unlikely Liverpool would commit to such a huge fee after signing Wirtz, Steele hasn’t ruled it out completely. Manager Arne Slot is still looking to add another forward to his squad, and Isak is reportedly their top target.
Other strikers such as Hugo Ekitike and Victor Osimhen are also on Liverpool’s radar. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the club’s concrete interest in Ekitike, while Rudy Galetti reports that Liverpool may offer Napoli a player-swap deal for Osimhen.
Despite Liverpool’s interest, Newcastle is determined to keep Isak. Manager Eddie Howe views him as crucial to the team’s plans. Although Isak hasn’t yet agreed to a new contract, he’s happy at the club and isn’t pushing for a transfer. Newcastle’s qualification for next season’s Champions League strengthens their position.
Still, if contract negotiations stall and he enters the final two years of his deal during the 2025/26 season, Newcastle could face increased pressure to consider big-money offers.
BBC journalist Sami Mokbel echoed this sentiment, suggesting Isak would be open to a move to a top club like Liverpool or Arsenal but would only leave under Newcastle’s terms—and for a massive fee. A potential exit could become more plausible if Newcastle fails to secure Champions League football next season