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Isak to Liverpool? Why the Rumours Don’t Match the Reality

Isak’s Name Always Draws Headlines

When transfer windows open, certain names are guaranteed to draw headlines—and Alexander Isak is one of them. The Newcastle United forward has been linked to a blockbuster move to Liverpool in recent days, with social media and fan forums buzzing with talk of a potential record-breaking bid. But as Luke Edwards expertly outlines in The Telegraph, reality is a far cry from rumour.

Despite the sudden surge in speculation, Edwards says there’s been no contact between Liverpool and Newcastle, formal or otherwise. “Telegraph Sport has spoken to sources at both ends of this transfer story and the truth is, nothing has changed and nothing is imminent.”

Newcastle Holding Firm

Newcastle are seemingly not inviting offers. Their position is emphatic. “It would take a bid, well in excess of £150 million,” Edwards reports, for negotiations to even begin. The club have no pressure from Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and as of now, they are adamant: Isak is not for sale.

That price tag alone puts any move into the realm of fantasy football. “We’re not just talking about a new British record transfer fee,” Edwards writes. “We are looking at something approaching the £200 million world record Paris St-Germain paid to sign Neymar.”

Unless something seismic happens, Isak is staying put seemingly.

Isak’s Camp Remains Quiet

So what about the player himself? Unlike other high-profile talents, Isak hasn’t agitated for a move. Edwards rightly points out that he’s never indicated to teammates or club staff that he’s looking for a new challenge.

Of course, football is fluid—Isak could choose not to sign the contract extension Newcastle are likely to offer this summer. But even then, his departure is more of a 2026 discussion than a 2025 one.

If and when Newcastle decide to cash in, Edwards suggests they’ll prefer selling abroad. “The likelihood is they will negotiate with teams abroad rather than any domestic rival.”

Liverpool’s Hurdle: Funding the Fantasy

For Liverpool to even entertain this dream, they’d need to offload major assets. That means parting ways with Luis Díaz or Darwin Núñez—two players with uncertain futures but not guaranteed exits. Even if funds are freed up, prying Isak from Tyneside remains a Herculean task.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

As Liverpool fans, it’s tempting to get caught up in the dream of seeing Alexander Isak lead the line at Anfield. With his technical finesse, deceptive strength, and deadly movement off the ball, he looks every bit the type of striker who could thrive under Arne Slot’s system.

He’s already haunted us in the past—four goals in seven appearances against Liverpool is no fluke. He has the swagger of a world-class forward and the efficiency of a player who rarely wastes chances.

But £150–200 million? Even in a post-Kylian Mbappé market, that’s ludicrous money—especially considering the outlay already this season with Wirtz imminent.

Yet as things stand, it’s probably just that—a dream. Newcastle have no incentive to sell, and Isak isn’t pushing to leave. Perhaps in 12 months, with the contract winding down and negotiations stalling, there could be a sliver of hope.

Until then, we admire from afar—and wait.