Liverpool suffered a bitter defeat to Newcastle United in the 2024/25 Carabao Cup final at Wembley, ending their dreams of a potential league double. However, they seem to have a concrete interest in taking a step forward in the transfer negotiations for Alexander Isak.
Liverpool Begin Initial Discussions For Alexander Isak Signing From Newcastle United
Who Are Liverpool Competing With For Isak Signing?
The Swedish forward was a menace for the Reds, as he scored Newcastle’s second goal to power their 2-1 win over Arne Slot’s side at Wembley. Well, Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Liverpool will pursue the 26-year-old striker in the 2025 summer window.
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He claims that the Reds have already made contact with representatives close to the Newcastle star ahead of the summer window. It’s also added that for Liverpool, Isak remains on the names being considered internally to improve the no.9 position for the 2025/26 season.
However, Romano has also claimed that Arsenal are vying for Isak’s signing in the summer window. It’s added that the Gunners consider him to be a top target for the summer window and will be trying their hardest to get a deal done to bolster their frontline. This means Liverpool could face a fight with their Premier League title rivals for the Swedish forward’s signing after the ongoing campaign is over.
How Much Could Isak Signing Cost Liverpool?
The major problem that the Reds or any other club would face in the pursuit of Isak is Newcastle United’s valuation of him. It has been reported that the Magpies are valuing their star striker at more than £150 million, which would mean that Slot’s side will need to break their transfer record to have a chance of signing him.
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Liverpool’s frontline could be significantly boosted with Isak’s signing, considering the striker’s form. The Swedish forward, who has been hailed as “sensational” by Eddie Howe, has scored 23 goals in 33 appearances for Newcastle United this season, which included three in their Carabao Cup winning campaign.
