Liverpool Agree Record £125m Deal to Sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle
Liverpool have officially agreed a deal to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in a record-breaking transfer worth £125 million. Both clubs have reached an agreement that marks the highest-ever transfer fee in British football history.
Transfer Details
Transfer Fee: Liverpool will pay a fixed £125m fee for the Swedish striker. Newcastle are set to receive a total of £130m, which includes £5m in solidarity payments, reportedly due to Isak forfeiting bonuses to facilitate the move.
Contract Terms: Isak is signing a six-year contract with Liverpool and is scheduled to undergo his medical on Monday morning at the AXA Training Centre.
British Record: This transfer surpasses the previous British record of £115m paid by Chelsea to Brighton for Moisés Caicedo in 2023.
Timeline of Events
- Early August – Liverpool’s initial £110m plus add-ons bid for Isak was rejected by Newcastle.
- 28 August: Newcastle agreed a deal for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, paving the way for Isak’s exit from St James’ Park.
- 1 September: Liverpool and Newcastle finalised the £125m agreement for Isak’s transfer to Anfield.
Background Context
The 25-year-old forward had made his intention to join Liverpool clear after reportedly refusing to feature for Newcastle this season. In a statement released earlier this month, Isak claimed the club had “broken promises” regarding his future, describing his relationship with Newcastle as “irreparably damaged”.
Newcastle’s acquisition of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for up to £69m created the financial and tactical conditions necessary for Liverpool to finalise the deal for Isak.
What This Means for Liverpool
This is one of the most significant transfers in Premier League history, considerably strengthening Liverpool’s attacking options. Isak, who netted 27 goals in 42 appearances last season, was the Premier League’s second-highest scorer behind Mohamed Salah, who scored 29 goals.
“Alexander Isak’s arrival marks a bold statement of intent from Liverpool as they look to reclaim the Premier League title,” — football pundit comment.
The move is expected to be finalised before the 7pm transfer deadline on Monday, 1 September 2025, making it one of the most dramatic deadline-day signings in recent memory.