This comes after the player handed in a transfer request to Newcastle to leave the club .It is claimed that Liverpool are interested in signing Isak. This comes after Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth 95 million in total.
Softfootball understands that Alexander Isak has set his eyes on joining Liverpool this summer, and Liverpool are ready to bid if Newcastle open doors to entertain offers.
Newcastle reportedly value Isak at around 150 million, this valuation is reportedly based on his impressive performances at the club.
Liverpools interest in Alexander Isak is concrete after having agreed personal terms with the player. Liverpool are ready to match Newcastles valuation of the player.
Alexander Isak is currently training at his former clubs training facilities Real Sociedad he is currently recovering from a thigh injury which he sustained at the back end of last season. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed this via his official Facebook page with more details about Isak's current situation.
He stated:
Alexander Isak's current contract with Newcastle runs until 2028, giving the club strong leverage in any transfer negotiations.
Softfootball earlier reported that the Swedish striker rejected a lucrative move to Al Hilal, who had offered Newcastle a 130 million transfer fee and proposed a tax-free salary of 600,000 per week for the player.
Despite the lucrative offer, Isak reportedly turned down the offer due to his preference to continue his career in Europe with Liverpool being his preferred choice.
Newcastle are currently looking at the signing of RB Leipzigs striker Benjamin Sesko should incase Liverpool sign Isak. RB Leipzig values Sesko at around 75 million and he is attracting interests from Manchester United and Newcastle.