Liverpool breaks British records with historic £125 million Isaac deal

 Liverpool have now reached a deal to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with the two clubs striking an agreement on a fee of £125 million. Liverpool and Newcastle have agreed a British-record transfer for Alexander Isak. Sky Sports News understands Liverpool will pay a fixed fee of £125m for the striker, who is now expected to complete his move to Anfield on Deadline Day.

Liverpool breaks British records with historic £125 million Isaac deal

Transfer Fee: Liverpool will pay a fixed fee of £125m for the striker, while Newcastle are to receive £130m including £5m in 'solidarity payments' as Ornstein put it, likely as a result of Isak giving up bonuses.

Contract Terms: Isak will sign a six-year contract and begin his medical on Monday morning.

British Record: The deal eclipses the current British record of £115m which Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023.

Timeline of Events:

Liverpool had a bid of £110m plus add-ons rejected for Isak at the start of August

August 28: Newcastle agree a deal for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, which opens the door for Isak to leave St James' Park

September 1: Newcastle and Liverpool agree a £125m deal over Isak

Background Context:

Isak, 25, is determined to join Liverpool and has refused to play for Newcastle this season in an attempt to force a move to Anfield. Isak issued a statement earlier this month claiming Newcastle have "broken promises" to allow him to leave this summer and that his relationship with the club is now "broken".

The club-record signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for up to £69m opened the door for Liverpool to make their move for Isak.

What This Means:

This represents one of the biggest transfers in Premier League history and significantly strengthens Liverpool's attacking options. Isak scored 27 goals in 42 appearances for Newcastle last season, only finishing behind Liverpool stalwart Mohamed Salah's 29 goals in the Premier League.

The deal is expected to be officially completed by the 7pm transfer deadline on Monday, September 1st, 2025, making this one of the most dramatic deadline day transfers in recent memory.