September 1, 2025 — Liverpool Football Club has completed a sensational Deadline Day signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth £125 million, potentially rising to £130 million with add-ons. The transfer sets a new record as the most expensive in British football history, surpassing Chelsea’s £115 million move for Moisés Caicedo.
Isak, 25, is set to undergo a medical on Merseyside before signing a six-year contract with the Reds. His switch comes after a turbulent summer at Newcastle, where the forward reportedly refused to train and voiced frustration over what he described as “broken promises” by the club.
Liverpool’s latest move underscores their ambitious transfer strategy, having already signed German midfielder Florian Wirtz for up to £116 million earlier this summer. The double swoop has taken the club’s total spending to more than £400 million, marking one of the most aggressive recruitment drives in their history.
For Newcastle, the sale of their star striker provides financial relief as the club works to comply with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. The Magpies recently reinforced their squad with new signings, including Nick Woltemade, to balance the loss.
The record-breaking transfer not only strengthens Liverpool’s attacking options but also signals the club’s determination to compete fiercely on domestic and European fronts in the new season.
