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Alexander Isak has agreed a record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, with multiple reports confirming a full agreement between Newcastle United and Liverpool on a fee ranging between £125m and £130m, making it one of the largest deals in Premier League history[1][3][7].

Isak is set to undergo his medical, with personal terms and contract length already settled months ago[1]. The Swedish striker, who has been Liverpool’s main target this summer after scoring 11 goals in 16 games for Newcastle, expressed a clear preference for Liverpool over other suitors such as Real Madrid, who were unwilling to match Newcastle’s high asking price[2].

Newcastle originally valued Isak at £150m but have lowered their demands to between £125m and £130m following their rejection of Liverpool’s initial £110m bid[3][4][5]. This shift means Newcastle’s Saudi owners, the Public Investment Fund, are now open to selling the striker provided the record-breaking fee is paid. Importantly, Newcastle is prepared to sanction the sale even if they cannot secure a direct replacement for Isak during the closing hours of the transfer window[3][4].

Isak reportedly refused to play for Newcastle in order to push through the transfer to Liverpool, intensifying negotiations and putting pressure on all parties during the final day of the transfer window[4][6]. Newcastle had already signed Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart and sought further forward options but faced challenges convincing clubs to part with alternatives such as Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) and Yoane Wissa (Brentford)[3][4][6].

While there was late interest from Real Madrid, they remained reluctant to meet Newcastle’s price, leaving Liverpool unopposed to finalize the agreement[2]. The move will leave Eddie Howe’s squad short of central strikers but will provide Newcastle financial flexibility under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules[2].

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