In a dramatic move on transfer deadline day, Liverpool has agreed to a British record-breaking deal to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle. The transfer, worth an estimated £130 million, marks a significant statement of intent from the Premier League champions.
September 1, 2025: Reports say that Liverpool, the Premier League champions, have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign striker Alexander Isak in a record-breaking British transfer deal. According to claims from major news publications including The Athletic and The Telegraph, the highly sought-after Swedish international will join the Reds for a cost of over £130 million ($176 million).
The 25-year-old forward is likely to have a medical exam on Monday before signing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. The previous Premier League record for a transfer fee was set in 2023 when Chelsea paid £106 million for Enzo Fernandez. This transfer amount would break that record.
Isak’s Effect and Liverpool’s Summer Spending Spree
Last season, Alexander Isak was Newcastle’s best player. He scored 23 goals in the Premier League, which was only one fewer than Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. His great play was a big part of why the Magpies made it to the Champions League. This summer, the forward has been at the center of a contentious transfer controversy. After an initial £110 million bid was turned down, he reportedly trained separately from his Newcastle teammates to lobby for a move to Liverpool.
Liverpool is about to sign Isak, which is the latest in a long line of big-name signings as they go on a big summer spending spree. The team has already signed a number of important players, including German midfielder Florian Wirtz in a huge deal. Other important new players are French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, and Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.