Overview

• Alexander Isak completed a British‑record transfer to Liverpool on deadline day for around £125m.
• Sweden kept Isak on the bench against Slovenia and signalled he could get first minutes of the season against Kosovo, with Jon Dahl Tomasson vowing cautious game-time and ongoing medical coordination with Liverpool.
• Reports say Liverpool consulted a sports‑science expert who reviewed Isak’s injury history and endorsed proceeding with the deal.
• Hugo Ekitike welcomed the challenge, calling the rivalry for the No 9 role “fun” and saying he wants it to be “the coach’s problem.”
• Financial analysis cited by the Liverpool Echo estimates Liverpool’s total six‑year commitment for Isak could be near £300m once fees, levies, agents and wages are included.