Alexander Isak was at the forefront of every Liverpool supporter’s mind when it was revealed that the Swede was intent on leaving Newcastle United in mid-July.
Even when the club, amid a historic summer transfer window, were wrapping up a deal for the highly-regarded Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt, gluttonous urges left the Reds wanting more.
It was the messiest transfer saga until the next one, but Isak, having compromised his relationships on Tyneside, eventually got his wish late in the day, as the Reds struck a whopping £125 million ($168 million) agreement with the Magpies. There was also an additional £5 million in solidarity payments.
His arrival was confirmation, in the eyes of some, that the champions would canter to glory again, but Liverpool’s early-season form, despite picking up four victories from four, suggests Slot still has work to do if he’s to establish the optimal balance.
Isak’s superstar talent cannot be denied, and few can wait any longer to see how the striker shapes up in red. He was left out of Sunday’s matchday squad at Burnley, but a hectic fixture list means Isak will soon make his Liverpool bow. Will he play against Atlético Madrid in their first Champions League outing of 2025–26?
