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Newcastle sells Isak to Liverpool for a Premier League record fee

Newcastle has agreed to let striker Alexandre Isak move to Liverpool on the final day of the summer transfer window for 175.5 million USD.

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This transfer sets a new record for English football. The previous record was also set by Liverpool when they acquired German striker Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen on 10/6/2025 for a total fee of 170 million USD.

Isak will fly from Newcastle to Merseyside today, 1/9, to undergo a medical examination and sign a contract with Liverpool.

Striker Alexander Isak holds the ball against Virgil van Dijk during the Newcastle - Liverpool Premier League match at St James Park on 4/12/2024. Photo: AFP

Striker Alexander Isak holds the ball against Virgil van Dijk during the Newcastle - Liverpool Premier League match at St James Park on 4/12/2024. Photo: AFP

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