Chelsea And Man United End Isak Race: In the swelling summer market where strikers are both currency and commodity, Liverpool appear to have found their mark. With Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak formally handing in a transfer request, the reigning Premier League champions are now preparing what could be a record-breaking British bid for the Swedish forward, reportedly exceeding £120 million.
Alexander Isak Transfer Updates: Chelsea And Man United End Isak Race
The route to Isak has been unexpectedly cleared. Both Chelsea and Manchester United, previously linked with the 25-year-old, have ruled themselves out of contention. Chelsea, having already strengthened with Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Nicolas Jackson, are no longer in the market. Manchester United, beset by financial constraints and lacking Champions League football, have accepted they cannot meet either the asking price or the player’s ambitions.
That leaves Liverpool at the front of the queue, with only interest from the Saudi Pro League to challenge their pursuit. Newcastle, for their part, are understood to be willing sellers at the right price. Isak, signed from Real Sociedad in 2022, has grown into a central figure in Newcastle’s attack, but the size of Liverpool’s anticipated bid could leave the club with little choice but to part ways.
Isak’s formal transfer request has intensified Liverpool’s pursuit, injecting fresh urgency into their summer plans. The Swede, who netted prolifically last season, is seen at Anfield as a dynamic successor to the ageing core of their attack, with Darwin Núñez yet to fully convince in the central role.
Should Liverpool press ahead with an official bid, it would eclipse their current transfer record and signal a serious intent to defend their domestic title with renewed firepower. Newcastle, meanwhile, would be left with a sizeable war chest, and a sizeable hole up front.
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