Liverpool Refuse to Back Down Despite Newcastle's £120m Isak Price Tag

 

LIVERPOOL PUSH FOR ISAK DESPITE £120M STICKER SHOCK – SALAH & VAN DIJK DEALS FUEL SUMMER SPENDING SPREE

Reds Refuse to Be Priced Out of Swede's Signature After Securing Salah & Van Dijk Futures

Liverpool remain undeterred by Newcastle's £120 million valuation of Alexander Isak, with the Reds ramping up their pursuit of the prolific striker following the successful contract renewals of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

The 24-year-old Swedish international, who scored 21 Premier League goals last season, has emerged as Arne Slot's top attacking target as Liverpool look to add a clinical finisher to their rebuilt squad.

Why Liverpool Want Isak

✔ Elite Finishing – 0.63 non-penalty goals per 90 (top 5% in Europe)

⚡ Perfect Slot System Fit – Press-resistant, versatile across frontline

📈 Prime Age – Ready to peak alongside Szoboszlai, Mac Allister

Newcastle's Tough Stance

💰 Must comply with PSR – But won't sell cheaply

⚠️ Only 2 years left on deal – Pressure to cash in or extend

🔴 Fan fury risk – Would be second key sale after Bruno Guimarães

Liverpool's Strategic Advantage

✅ Salah/Van Dijk renewals show project stability

✅ Champions League football vs. Newcastle's absence

✅ Can offer staggered payment structure

Potential Deal Structure

£80m upfront + £40m add-ons being discussed

Player exchange options (e.g., Carvalho, Phillips)

Isak reportedly open to move – Admires Liverpool's style

What's Next?

🗓 Newcastle's PSR deadline (June 30) could force movement

💷 Liverpool preparing formal offer this week

🔀 Alternative targets: Sesko (Leipzig), Gimenez (Feyenoord)