The road to Isak’s transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool was far from straightforward. The 25-year-old Swedish international had been a target for Liverpool since early in the transfer window, with the Reds having an initial £110 million bid rejected by Newcastle at the start of August. Newcastle’s initial stance was firm, valuing their star striker at £150 million and insisting he was not for sale unless specific conditions were met, including securing two replacement strikers.
Liverpool’s Ambitious Summer
Isak’s signing caps a transformative summer for Liverpool, who have spent over £440 million to bolster their squad as they aim to defend their Premier League title. In addition to Isak and Wirtz, the Reds secured Hugo Ekitike for £69 million and attempted to sign Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, though the latter deal collapsed when Palace failed to find a replacement. The addition of Isak to an already potent attacking lineup signals Liverpool’s intent to dominate both domestically and in Europe.
A New Era at Anfield
Isak’s arrival marks a new era for the club. His goal-scoring prowess, combined with Liverpool’s relentless attacking style, could make him the key to sustaining their Premier League dominance. With Deeney’s bold prediction ringing in the ears of fans, the question now is whether Isak can live up to the hype and eclipse the likes of Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot. The stage is set for a thrilling chapter in Liverpool’s storied history.
Isak to Outscore Haaland
In a surprising claim that has set the football world abuzz, former Watford striker and pundit Troy Deeney has predicted that Liverpool’s new signing, Alexander Isak, will outscore Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland in the Premier League. Deeney made a bold case for the Swedish striker following his £125 million transfer from imperfect to Liverpool, a move that has bolstered the Reds’ attacking lineup for the 2025/26 season.
Deeney's Comment
“Isak all but guarantees them the Premier League. That’s how far I’m going to go on it.”
“Arsenal aren’t going to score more, like Gyokeres isn’t going to score more for Arsenal than Isak is. I don’t think Haaland will either. And that’s a massive shout because Haaland is the goal machine.”
