Newcastle is braced for an official offer from Liverpool for Alexander Isak that, if accepted, will set a new British transfer record, which will surpass their £ 116 million deal for Florian Wirtz
Alexander Isak has admitted that he is the way Liverpool plays, before what there is a blockbuster tugboat between the Reds and Newcastle. The Swedish striker, 25, is the Dream Attacking -target of Liverpool and the club is willing to break the British transfer record to secure his signature.
On Tuesday they float a sensational range of £ 120 million to Newcastle, those in adverse its sake are not for sale at any price. To increase the Ante, Liverpool could hijack the aim of the magpies of Eintracht Frankfurt Vooruit Hugo Ekitike if they refuse to be busy with Isak, leaving Eddie Howe's side in a difficult place.
Isak's position on the Transfersaga is not publicly known, but in the past he has made no secret of his admiration for Liverpool. For Newcastle's 2-1 victory over the Arne Slot team in the Carabao Cup in March, said Isak, who scored the winner that day,: “I really enjoy the matches against Liverpool, because I think they are not too different for ourselves.
“They are a high-penetrating team and a direct team, which can lead to many counter-oborties. That is the game that I like.”
Isak's comments suggest that he would fit in the Liverpool team quite seamlessly, given their intensive, counter -striking style. In Newcastle, he flourished in a role that gives him room to drive to defenders – an environment in which he has yielded impressive 52 goals for the past two seasons.
It is also not only the Liverpool playing style that has drawn the eye of Isak – it is also their stadium. “There are not many places such as St James' park. The atmosphere is very special … It is a special place. I think people find it difficult to come to the stadium,” the attacker said in January.
Unplessed, Isak added: “I would say that Anfield is probably there too. The atmosphere is really good – it's probably the most difficult game.”
Liverpool is ready to get everything out of the closet to sign the former real Sociedad-Man, one of Europe's most sought after attackers. However, they will only make an official offer if they feel that Newcastle is open to negotiations.
Although Isak has not insisted on a movement, it is still to be seen whether his head was turned by the interest of Liverpool. Preizing him from St James' Park will probably require the Reds to break the British transfer record for the second time this summer – after he had already spent £ 116 million to Florian Wirtz.
A deal for Isak can demand a considerably higher fee in the midst of suggestions that Newcastle does not perform below £ 150 million figures. The magpies from their part are no stranger to ward off Liverpool's progress.
Last summer they were established when the Reds took a step for Anthony Gordon and refused to divorce the winger despite much interest. Liverpool remains enthusiastic about Gordon and can re -create their pursuit when Luis Diaz will leave the club in the coming weeks. For now, however, their priority is Isak.