Alexander Isak has made his feelings clear on Liverpool as bombshell transfer report drops
Alexander Isak’s Love for Anfield Could Stoke the Flames of Liverpool Transfer Interest
Swedish striker Alexander Isak has made no secret of his admiration for Anfield—a detail that could excite Liverpool supporters as speculation mounts over a potential blockbuster summer move. The Newcastle United frontman, fresh off a sensational 2024/25 season in which he bagged 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions, is now firmly on the radar of some of Europe’s elite clubs.
The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the deadliest finishers in the Premier League and is now regarded as one of the most valuable forwards in world football. Naturally, such form has attracted attention, with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly monitoring his situation closely.
Despite the mounting interest, Newcastle are standing firm in their stance—they have no intention of letting their prized asset leave on the cheap. According to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, the Magpies would demand a staggering fee in the region of £130 million to £140 million to even consider parting ways with Isak. For a club still rebuilding its squad depth and looking to remain competitive in both domestic and European competitions, selling their star striker would only be entertained for an extraordinary sum.
Steele noted, “Newcastle don’t want to sell Isak for cheap. It’ll have to be in the ballpark of £130M-£140M. This week, a new report has stated that Liverpool remain interested in Isak but acknowledge that a deal is complicated.” He added, “Are Liverpool realistically going to pay that in a summer where they signed Florian Wirtz? Hard to see, but I wouldn’t completely rule it out.”
While financial complications might put a dent in Liverpool’s hopes, fans have found reason to dream, thanks to comments from the player himself. Speaking in 2024 to Sky Sports, Isak heaped praise on Anfield, calling it one of the most memorable venues he’s ever played in. “Anfield is good, very good,” he said with a smile—brief words, but ones that have echoed loudly among Reds fans.
And it wasn’t the only time the Swedish striker expressed his appreciation for Liverpool. In a separate interview with The Gazette in March, Isak spoke about how he relishes facing the Merseyside giants. “I really enjoy the games against Liverpool,” he said. “I think they’re not too different from ourselves—both teams like to press high, play direct, and that opens up a lot of chances for counters. That’s the kind of game I thrive in. I’ve had some success against them before, and I always enjoy playing in those kinds of matches.”
These remarks have only fueled speculation, especially on social media, where Liverpool fans have started weaving theories about how the transfer could unfold. Some believe that Newcastle’s long-standing interest in Hugo Ekitike, whom they nearly signed before eventually opting for Isak, could come full circle. Ekitike is now reportedly available for a move from Eintracht Frankfurt, and his arrival could potentially pave the way for Isak’s departure.
One hopeful fan tweeted: “Low-key, an Alexander Isak sale actually makes a lot of sense for Newcastle. If they get £120m+, it could fund a proper rebuild—strengthen the defence, bolster the attack. Could replace him with Gyökeres or Ekitike and avoid having to sell Livramento.”
Another added: “Newcastle are going to fleece us £130m+ for Isak and go and get (their original 1st choice target) Ekitike, while making a profit…..”
A third fan even went as far as predicting how the saga might end: “A prediction: IF Alexander Isak heats up, don’t be surprised with this outcome. Isak to LFC, Ekitike to Newcastle. After all, in January 2022, Newcastle almost signed Ekitike for €46M. The deal fell through last minute, but the interest was always there.”
As things stand, Liverpool have already been active in the transfer market this summer, securing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen and now closing in on a club-record signing for German sensation Florian Wirtz. With that kind of spending already on the books, the possibility of launching a £130 million swoop for Isak seems ambitious—but not entirely impossible.
Given Isak’s glowing reviews of Anfield and his style of play aligning so well with Liverpool’s high-octane philosophy, the match feels tantalizingly perfect. Whether Newcastle’s valuation becomes a dealbreaker or not, one thing is clear: Alexander Isak’s connection to Anfield isn’t just lip service—and for Liverpool, that could be the beginning of something worth chasing.