Newcastle United have set an astronomical £150 million price tag for star striker Alexander Isak amid growing interest from Liverpool, Football Insider reports. The 25-year-old Swedish international has become one of the Premier League’s most lethal forwards, scoring 17 goals in 23 appearances this season.
Transfer Standoff Intensifies
Liverpool manager Arne Slot views Isak as an ideal replacement for Darwin Núñez but refuses to meet Newcastle’s valuation. Club scouts argue the fee could fund multiple squad upgrades rather than a single marquee signing. This comes despite Isak’s record-breaking form – he recently became the first Swedish player since Freddie Ljungberg (2003) to score a Premier League hat-trick.
Historic Season Unfolds
Isak’s 2024-25 campaign features remarkable achievements:
– Won December’s Premier League Player of the Month with 8 goals and 2 assists
– Scored fastest away goal in Newcastle history (25.95 seconds vs Ipswich)
– Surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimović’s Swedish scoring record (21 goals in 2023-24)
His 54 total goals for Newcastle since joining in 2022 make him the club’s most productive striker since Alan Shearer.
International Impact
With 15 goals in 50 caps for Sweden, Isak remains crucial to their UEFA Nations League campaign. His November winner against Slovakia kept qualification hopes alive, proving his clutch mentality translates to international play.
Contract Chess Match
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insists Isak isn’t for sale: “He embodies our project – young, ambitious, and constantly improving”. However, Financial Fair Play pressures could force difficult decisions if Champions League qualification isn’t secured.
