Tension, Drama and a £130m Deal: Liverpool’s Deadline Masterstroke | OneFootball

Swedish striker joins Reds for £130m after tense standoff with Newcastle

Tension, Drama and a £130m Deal: Liverpool’s Deadline Masterstroke

Liverpool've officially confirmed their 9th summer signing of 2025 completing blockbuster move for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United just moments after the transfer window closed in England.

Transfer Deadline Drama

The Premier League summer window closed at 9pm Cairo time this year, earlier than usual midnight deadlines.

However Liverpool were granted extra time by the league after submitting necessary paperwork, similar to several other clubs.

Liverpool’s Transfer Overhaul

The Reds'd already secured 8 new arrivals this summer:

The capture of Isak now crowns stunning recruitment drive.

The Isak Saga

Liverpool’s initial 110m Sterling pound bid was rejected with Newcastle resisting despite the player’s strong desire to move.

Isak intensified the standoff by skipping pre season refusing to play and even releasing public statement against the club. Newcastle responded sharply escalating the row.

Historic Agreement Reached

Talks reignited late yesterday, finally delivering record £130m deal for the Sweden international. Liverpool confirmed the signing in official statement announcing that Isak's penned long term contract until 2031 and will wear the iconic No9 shirt at Anfield.

With the reigning PL champions landing one of Europe’s most lethal forwards, Arne slot's squad looks primed for another dominant campaign at home & abroad.