Liverpool have finally agreed a record-breaking £125 million ($169m) transfer for wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
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are among those to report that a deal has been lined up for the Swedish forward to swap St James’ Park for Anfield, at the end of a window that has been dominated by speculation regarding his future.
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Liverpool saw a £110m ($149m) offer rejected earlier in the summer, with Newcastle reluctant to part with a prized asset that they have tied to a contract. Isak has, however, made it clear that he wants out of Tyneside.
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The 25-year-old removed himself from training at one stage, as he worked alone, having been left out of Eddie Howe’s pre-season plans due to a supposed “minor thigh injury”. Isak claimed that promises had been “broken” and that his “relationship can’t continue” with the Magpies.
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With another deadline fast approaching, Isak appears set to get his wish and link up with the reigning Premier League champions. Newcastle have reluctantly agreed to a sale after snapping up German frontman Nick Woltemade in a club-record deal.