Liverpool Agrees British Record £125m Deal for Isak from Newcastle

Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee of £125 million to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with the deal potentially rising to £130 million including add-ons. Isak, 25, is set to undergo a medical and sign a six-year contract, marking Liverpool's marquee signing of the summer and significantly boosting their attacking options alongside recent signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. The transfer saga culminated after Isak made clear his desire to leave Newcastle, even refusing to return to training and rejecting Newcastle's new contract offer. Newcastle's Saudi-backed owners approved the sale, easing financial regulations, and the club has signed Germany striker Nick Woltemade as partial cover. Liverpool's aggressive summer spending, totalling around £416 million, underscores their ambition to strengthen their squad for immediate success and long-term competitiveness. Meanwhile, Newcastle is exploring further reinforcements despite missing out on Isak.