Liverpool are reportedly lining up a summer swoop for Newcastle United's prolific striker Alexander Isak, as the Magpies grapple with Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints that may force them to sell their prized asset.
The Swedish international, who has been in scintillating form this season, has emerged as a top target for the Reds as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Newcastle's Financial Dilemma
Newcastle's ambitious spending since their Saudi-backed takeover has left them walking a tightrope with Premier League profit and sustainability rules. With the club needing to balance the books, a big-money sale could be inevitable—and Isak is their most valuable asset.
The 24-year-old, signed for £63 million from Real Sociedad in 2022, has netted 16 Premier League goals this term, making him one of the division's most lethal forwards.
Liverpool's Striker Search
Jurgen Klopp's side are keen to add firepower to their squad, particularly with uncertainty over Mohamed Salah's long-term future. Isak's blend of pace, technical ability, and clinical finishing makes him an ideal candidate to lead Liverpool's attack.
Newcastle, however, will demand a hefty fee—likely exceeding £80 million—to part ways with their star man, setting the stage for a potential summer transfer saga.
Should the move materialise, Isak would join a Liverpool side expected to challenge for major honours under new manager Arne Slot, who takes over from Klopp at the end of the season.
