Fabrizio Romano confirms Alexander Isak wants DREAM Liverpool move

Liverpool could soon be welcoming Alexander Isak to the club. It’s been an incredible summer in the transfer window for the Reds thus far.

Richard Hughes has overseen an expert campaign - adding Florian Wirtz for a new British record fee and also bringing to the club Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

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Liverpool are not standing still despite winning the 2024/25 Premier League title under Arne Slot and their squad is now looking better than ever.

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But there is even MORE to come. Not only could the Anfield club be active in their pursuit of a new centre-back, Isak is now firmly in their sights.

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It would require another British record sum but Liverpool have got the means to complete this deal.

Isak sent shockwaves through the football world earlier this week when it was revealed that he had turned down Newcastle’s approaches over a new contract and instead wished to leave the club as soon as possible.

The Sweden international failed to report for preseason duty on the Asian tour - nursing a minor thigh injury instead. Liverpool quickly emerged as frontrunners for the 25-year-old - despite already signing Newcastle’s preferred Isak replacement in Ekitike.

Isak turns down MAMMOTH Saudi bid

The Geordies’ Saudi owners were left aghast, with it suggested that they were trying to persuade Isak to join another PIF club in Al-Hilal instead.

There have been reports of a gigantic £600k per week salary - FIVE times his current pay packet and roughly double what he is demanding on his next contract.

But Isak’s intentions are clear.

He is not interested in the gargantuan riches on offer in the Saudi Pro League - according to the latest report from Fabrizio Romano. Instead he wants to mix it up at the sharp end of the Premier League with the best team in the country.

Isak wants Liverpool, not a cash-grab.

Liverpool will be Isak's priority says Romano

"Alexander Isak says no to Saudi and new contract, priority Liverpool!” Romano stated on Threads.

“Isak has already turned down proposals from Saudi as there’s nothing at all ongoing with Al Hilal at this stage.

“Eddie Howe has also confirmed there are no contract talks ongoing, the player’s wish is to leave Newcastle.

“Nothing at all with Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal.

“The real club in concrete talks for Isak was, is and still remains Liverpool… depends on Newcastle now.”

Liverpool require sales

Now let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. There is still a long way to run on this potential deal.

First of all, Newcastle have to agree to sell him - albeit they will be left with a very unhappy player if they don’t. Then the negotiations will have to go smoothly - with Liverpool meeting both the Toon’s and Isak’s demands.

Don’t forget Liverpool also need to clear space in their budget and their strike line - meaning Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Federico Chiesa and potential Ben Doak all finding new clubs.

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After that we might be able to finally visualise Isak in a Liverpool shirt. But this is one deal which is definitely getting closer. It may well be only a matter of time before Isak is a Red.

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