Liverpool Nears Record £150m Alexander Isak Transfer Amid Al-Hilal £600,000-Week Offer

Liverpool is aggressively reshaping its squad with a net spend of £235.5 million, highlighted by marquee signings such as Florian Wirtz for £116 million and Hugo Ekitiké for £79 million, alongside key additions like Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giorgi Mamardashvili. The club is also closing in on a potential record-breaking £150 million deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who is seen as a perfect tactical fit and an evolution in Liverpool’s attacking options. However, Isak has been offered a staggering £600,000-a-week tax-free contract by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, a move that could complicate Liverpool's pursuit given the financially lucrative offer and Isak's reported frustration at Newcastle over wages. Newcastle, unwilling to sell Isak to direct Premier League rivals, faces the prospect of losing their star striker but could use the funds to strengthen their squad significantly, with Benjamin Šeško emerging as a potential £70 million replacement. Liverpool's strategy reflects a bold ambition to dominate domestically and in Europe, while Newcastle navigates financial constraints and squad rebuilding amid transfer challenges.