MAJOR update in Liverpool's record-breaking Alexander Isak deal

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6 days ago

Liverpool have got Alexander Isak in their sights. The Reds have got ambitions to break the British transfer record for a second time in the one summer.
Having added Florian Wirtz for a sum that could end up reaching £116m, they are ready to top that deal for Isak. It's believed Newcastle are willing to accept £150m for their prize asset - who is under contract until 2028.
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Despite that relatively long contract duration, however, Isak will be leaving sooner rather than later. In a transfer saga the Geordies never wanted or asked for, the 25-year-old has informed the club he has no wish to sign a new contract.
Instead, he would prefer to discuss a move away in the current transfer window.
Is Isak's Newcastle race run?
With a minor thigh cited as a reason, the Sweden international is not taking part in the club's Asian preseason tour. And now it's transpired that Isak has been getting on with his own fitness work AWAY from Newcastle's training base.
He's been spotted at Real Sociedad's training facilities - the club he left for Newcastle for £63m back in 2022. It looks like Isak's race is run - with pressure increasing on Newcastle to grant the player's wishes.
Now a reporter in Spain has provided a new, crucial context to the Isak deal.
Talks planned between Liverpool and Newcastle
AS journalist Edu Burgos claims that official talks are due to take place between Liverpool and Newcastle in the next few days.
Personal terms have reportedly already been agreed between the Reds and Isak over a five-year contract but club-to-club talks now need to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
Burgos states that Richard Hughes is about to slide a £120m offer across Eddie Howe's desk and it remains to be seen how the Magpies react.
Isak sends Newcastle message
According to Burgos, meanwhile, Isak has ALREADY informed his teammates of his intentions to depart. The best thing for Newcastle to do now is quickly reach an agreement in order to best serve their own squad's needs.
It's believed they are going to want a centre-back, a midfielder and a new centre-forward. A cash injection of £120m or more would certainly help them kick off a transfer campaign of their own.
And Liverpool can get busy integrating their new forward ahead of the season kicking off. These are exciting times for Liverpool's frontline - with Isak, Ekitike and Wirtz potentially heralding the start of an electric new era.