Liverpool is reportedly close to securing one of the biggest transfers of the summer, as Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has agreed to join the Reds. However, the Swedish forward has laid down two significant conditions before finalizing the move.
Isak made a bold statement, saying:
“I vowed to make history at Newcastle before considering my future—and I did just that. Now, I’m ready to take the next step. Liverpool’s offer is on the table, and I’m willing to accept. But let’s be clear: I have two conditions. First, I must be the highest-paid player at the club. Secondly, I want the number 7 shirt… well, that’s for Liverpool to decide. If they want me, they know what they have to do.”
If Liverpool agrees to Isak’s terms, he would surpass Mohamed Salah as the club’s highest-paid player, who currently earns around £350,000 per week. Isak’s weekly wage would likely exceed £375,000, potentially disrupting the club’s financial structure and creating tension among other top earners.
The iconic No. 7 shirt has been worn by legends such as Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, and Luis Suárez, with Luis Díaz currently wearing it. For Isak to take the number, Liverpool would either need to convince Díaz to relinquish it or strip him of it, a decision that could spark controversy within the squad.
Fan reactions have been mixed. Some supporters have criticized Isak’s demands as audacious and disrespectful. One fan wrote, “He hasn’t even played a game for us, and he wants to be the highest-paid player? That’s madness!” Another added, “Demanding the No. 7 shirt from Díaz? He should earn it first.”
However, other fans are excited about the possibility of Isak leading Liverpool’s attack. One supporter stated, “If he scores 20+ goals a season, I don’t care what number he wears. Pay him whatever it takes.”
Now, Liverpool faces a critical decision—whether to meet Isak’s demands and make him their new star or risk losing him to another top European club. With Newcastle reportedly willing to sell for the right price, this transfer saga is far from over.
