The 25-year-old is a man in demand, as Newcastle’s most expensive signing ever enjoys another sublime season.
He has scored 23 goals for the Magpies in the 2024/25 campaign, while Isak was on fire for Sweden during their win over Northern Ireland on Tuesday night.
Toon chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan wants to keep Isak at St James’ Park, and Toon fans are hoping that will prove to be the case.
Liverpool’s stance on signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United
However, the belief at Anfield is that Alexander Isak is going to become a Liverpool player.
That is according to TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey, who has spoken to Geordie Boot Boys about what Liverpool sources expect to happen to the Swedish striker this summer.
“There is confidence at Liverpool that they are going to sign Alexander Isak,” he said.
“They think he is moving, and they are confident of getting him. Liverpool believe they are favourites ahead of Arsenal.”
While Liverpool sources believe that they are in pole position to land Isak, the reason for their confidence is unknown.
Liverpool could offer players in exchange for Alexander Isak
If anyone is going to sign Isak, it will cost a huge amount of money. It has been reported that Isak will cost more than £120million this summer.
One alternative would be including players as part of the deal, with Bailey telling Geordie Boot Boys that there are four players that Liverpool could offer Newcastle plus cash.
“There has been talk of players going the other way, which is not a massive surprise given the Anthony Gordon and Joe Gomez situation last summer,” he said.
“There are other players at Liverpool who Newcastle like, such as Jarell Quansah, Harvey Elliott and Ben Doak.”
Newcastle United’s current Alexander Isak stance
While Liverpool are trying to position themselves at the front of the queue, Newcastle remain committed to keeping Isak on Tyneside.
That could depend on whether or not he signs a new deal, with Newcastle prepared to make Isak their highest earner.
“Newcastle are still hoping that Isak signs a new deal with them, but from a Liverpool point of view they think they can get him,” Bailey added.
“He looks likely to be their primary target this summer.
“It will likely come down to the player. He has a contract at Newcastle until 2028, but it is not quite that simple in football.”
The Magpies want to tie Isak down to a new contract, while qualifying for the Champions League will also strengthen their position.
