Liverpool Eyes Isak as Diaz Deal Nears Completion
Magpies anticipate formal offer from Anfield club as attacker pushes for exit.
Anfield officials are reportedly preparing a significant offer for Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak. This move comes as the Reds finalize the sale of Luis Diaz, signaling a strategic shift in their summer transfer activity.
Strategic Sales Pave Way for New Signings
Liverpool has already been active in the market, securing talents like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike. The impending sale of Diaz to Bayern Munich for a reported €75 million is seen as a key step in funding further squad enhancements.
Liverpool remain intent to sign Alexsander Isak this summer even after Hugo Ekitike’s arrival. Luis Diaz’s exit, coupled with a likely Darwin Nunez departure, opens the door for another attacker despite confidence in the current options.
However, there are no plans to bid ‘blindly’. Liverpool will only make a formal offer for Isak if given encouragement from Newcastle. Liverpool waiting to understand if Newcastle are now willing sellers, due to Isak pushing for an exit, before tabling any offer. Should they make one, it will be with confidence and not simply a speculative bid.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 21, 2024
“Full agreement now in place for the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich. Fee is €75m. Permission to travel granted and Diaz will leave the club’s Asia tour. He is currently in Tokyo, but expected to travel in next 24 hours.”
—Ben Jacobs, Former CBS Sports Journalist
Newcastle Facing a Crucial Decision
Sources close to the Newcastle squad in Singapore suggest that a formal bid from Liverpool for Isak is expected this week. The club faces a dilemma: either negotiate a lucrative sale or commit to keeping the striker, who has reportedly expressed a desire to move on.
The potential transfer fee could be substantial, with estimates suggesting it might approach a British club record, potentially in the region of £150 million. The decision could be influenced by the club’s financial strategy, especially if Isak‘s push for an exit remains firm.
Anfield Attacking Options Assessed
Despite the significant influx of new attacking talent, Liverpool’s interest in Isak persists. Ben Jacobs indicated that the club is not rushing into any deals, emphasizing that an offer for the Newcastle forward will only be made if they receive positive signals from St. James’ Park regarding their willingness to sell.
The sale of Diaz, who moved to Liverpool from Porto for an initial €45 million, is part of a broader strategy. Since Richard Hughes took over as Sporting Director, Liverpool’s player sales have surpassed £190 million, underscoring a disciplined approach to financial management in the transfer market.
The club’s management reportedly believes they possess sufficient attacking depth even after Diaz‘s departure and the anticipated exit of Darwin Nunez. However, the potential acquisition of Isak would undoubtedly bolster their ranks further.
Real Madrid, for instance, spent a reported €100 million on Kylian Mbappé‘s transfer in July 2024, demonstrating the high valuations of top attacking talent in the current market (BBC Sport, 2025).
The situation remains fluid, with Newcastle management reportedly divided on the best course of action. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Isak makes a high-profile move to Anfield or remains committed to the Magpies.
