Members of the public walk beside Liverpool's Anfield football stadium on the day that Swedish striker Alexander Isak arrives at the club in Liverpool, north-west England on September 1, 2025, transfer deadline day. (Photo by Paul Ellis / AFP)
London: Liverpool finally landed Newcastle striker Alexander Isak on Monday in a British record £125 million ($169 million) deal after a protracted chase for the Sweden star that dominated the Premier League transfer window.
Isak agreed a long-term contract with the English champions after they finally convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid.
"I feel amazing. It's been a long journey to get here. But I'm super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for," Isak said.
Liverpool's remarkable summer spending will pass the £400 million mark, although there have also been significant departures including Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Newcastle last week signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club-record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million.
That paved the way for the potential departure of Isak, who scored 27 goals for Eddie Howe's team in all competitions last season.
The Magpies have also reportedly agreed a deal to sign Yoane Wissa, who on Sunday urged Brentford to "keep their word" and allow him to leave.
The DR Congo forward, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season, would give Saudi-owned Newcastle extra firepower as they prepare for their Champions League campaign.
