Liverpool have landed their man. The transfer saga of the summer is reaching a conclusion at the last. Alexander Isak is heading to the champions and will don the No. 9 shirt for his troubles.
Adamant that his time with the Magpies was up, Isak has compromised relationships in the North East in order to sanction the definitive switch of his career. Liverpool, having had a £110 million ($148.8 million) offer rejected earlier in the window, have been successful with their second record-breaking proposal. At £125 million, potentially rising to £130 million, Isak is set to become the third-most expensive footballer ever.
The rich are only getting richer, with the Reds making their move despite the excellent start to life at Anfield for Hugo Ekitiké. A 1–0 win over perennial bridesmaids Arsenal has given them a very early edge in the title race, and the addition of the Premier League’s second leading scorer last season has sparked fears of a potential runaway champion.
