Alexander Isak has emerged as Liverpool’s top striker target this summer, but Newcastle’s lofty valuation makes a transfer highly challenging.
Alexander Isak’s future is at the heart of one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas, with Liverpool emerging as serious contenders to sign the prolific Newcastle United striker.
The 25-year-old Swede, who netted 23 Premier League goals last season, is seen as a Arne Slot's dream addition at Anfield as the Reds look to revamp their attack, potentially replacing Darwin Nunez who has been linked to Atletico Madrid and various Saudi sides.
However, Newcastle remain determined to hold on to their star forward, having qualified for the Champions League and slapped a £150 million price tag on his head.
While Isak is not agitating for a move, reports suggest he could be tempted by the opportunity to link up with Mohamed Salah and new arrival Florian Wirtz at Liverpool.
Alexander Isak Next Club Odds
| Result | Current Odds | Odds 1 Month Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Stay at Newcastle | 3/10 | 1/5 |
| Liverpool | 11/4 | 6/1 |
| Arsenal | 14/1 | 10/1 |
Alexander Isak Transfer to Liverpool Odds
Isak is a best price of 11/4 (27% implied probability) with Unibet to make a move to Anfield this summer having been as long as 6/1 just over a month ago.
The Swede has been on the radar of just about every top club this summer after a second consecutive 20+ goals season in the Premier League for the 25-year-old.
However, the English champions have surged to the top of the bookmakers' odds amid reports that Alexander Isak is their leading candidate to replace Darwin Nunez, whose £85 million move from Benfica in 2022 has largely failed to deliver.
While Liverpool admire the prolific Swedish striker and would welcome him at Anfield, no formal or informal talks have taken place between the clubs.
Newcastle remain firm in their stance: they do not want to sell, and it would take an extraordinary offer, likely well over £150 million, to even begin negotiations - a price which would require Liverpool to break the British transfer record twice in the same window.
Who is favourite to sign Alexander Isak?
The most likely outcome is Alexander Isak staying at Newcastle this summer.
It is a best price of 3/10 ( 77% implied probability) with bet365, it was 1/5 best price just one month ago (83% implied probability).
Despite a lot of talk recent, the reality behind the headlines tells a different story. Despite a surge in online rumours suggesting Isak is keen on the switch and personal terms are already being discussed, sources close to Newcastle United have played down any imminent developments.
