Liverpool Prepare Record £120m Bid for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak

July 16, 2025 – Liverpool are set to submit a historic £120 million package to secure Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The move follows confirmed club-to-club discussions, with Liverpool intensifying their pursuit of a new center-forward. The 25-year-old Swedish international has emerged as the Reds' top target after an exceptional 2024-25 Premier League season, where he netted 25 goals and provided 5 assists, surpassing his expected goals (xG) of 21.3, per Opta data.

Newcastle, however, remain firm in their stance, having consistently labeled Isak as "not for sale." The forward, who joined from Real Sociedad for £63 million in 2022, signed a contract extension until 2028, giving the Magpies little incentive to cash in despite the record offer. Liverpool’s proposal hinges on Newcastle softening their position, though no official bid has been lodged as of Wednesday morning.

The transfer talks unfold amid a blockbuster 2025 summer window, with Premier League clubs already splashing £2.1 billion, according to Deloitte. Should the deal collapse, Liverpool have Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt as a backup option. The coming days will be critical as both clubs navigate this high-stakes negotiation.