Alexander Isak linked with unthinkable Liverpool exit after forward's record-breaking £125m deal

Liverpool paid £125m for Alexander Isak last summer.

The Swedish No9 came in with a reputation as one of the best strikers in the Premier League - hitting 23 goals for Newcastle in 2024/25.

After much wrangling over the summer the 26-year-old finally arrived for a British-record fee on transfer deadline day. Unfortunately for Liverpool and their new acquisition little has gone to plan during his Anfield career thus far.

Isak has scored only twice in the Premier League during his debut season with injury severely affecting his debut campaign. Unfit when he arrived the forward was sidelined through the autumn with a muscle injury.

But worse was to follow when he broke his leg against Tottenham over the festive period. Isak hasn’t been seen since - missing out on a place in Sweden’s FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final this week against Ukraine.

Isak's injury nightmares

The Liverpool striker is expected back shortly after this international window - but there are already question marks against his continuity as a Liverpool player.

Despite signing a six-year deal Atletico Madrid are now sensing an opportunity to capture Isak and help him regain his best form.

According to a report in Fichajes Liverpool would consider a cut-price sale of around €100m (£86.5m) but Diego Simeone’s side have no intention of paying that much.

The Rojiblancos instead would like a loan with a purchase option - with big changes in their frontline to come owing to Antoine Griezmann’s transfer to MLS.

Isak wanted for Atleti deal

"Alexander Isak has emerged as an interesting option," the report reads.

"The club believes he can rediscover his best form in La Liga. The English club doesn't want to lose money and is asking for close to €100 million.

"Atlético de Madrid is unwilling to pay that amount. Their strategy involves negotiating a loan with a favorable purchase option."

These are outlandish reports and must be taken with a pinch of salt. But due to Isak’s injuries we may not see the best of him until next season.

He has been outshone by Hugo Ekitike in his debut campaign and must overcome the challenge of the Frenchman in order to regain his starting place.

Otherwise an early exit might well be on the cards.

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