Newcastle Plans New Contract as Liverpool Targets Striker Isak

Newcastle United is keen to keep striker Alexander Isak amid strong interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona, with the club preparing a record-breaking contract offer to make him their highest-paid player. Liverpool, after a significant summer signing spree, consider Isak their dream target to replace Darwin Núñez and are reportedly ready to make a bid starting at £100 million, potentially rising to £150 million. Despite Newcastle's reluctance to sell and their Champions League qualification boosting their position, financial incentives and Liverpool’s capacity to break British transfer records this summer put Isak's future in doubt. Isak has expressed contentment at Newcastle, focusing on the club’s success and Champions League ambitions, yet he remains a highly sought-after asset. However, experts warn that selling Isak could severely weaken Newcastle’s squad depth, especially with limited striker backup and potential relegation risks if the club fails to adequately replace him. The situation highlights the tension between Newcastle's sporting projects and the financial realities of the transfer market as Liverpool pursue further strengthening.