Overview
- Liverpool formally opened talks with Newcastle United over a potential £120 million deal for Sweden striker Alexander Isak, which would set a new club transfer record.
- Newcastle United have reiterated that Isak is not for sale, indicating they would only consider an offer far above the current bid.
- Eintracht Frankfurt has informed Newcastle that it will reject the Magpies’ opening £70 million proposal for Hugo Ekitike, insisting any deal meet his reported £86 million release clause.
- Hugo Ekitike and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen join Isak on Liverpool’s three-man striker shortlist as Arne Slot seeks proven centre-forward options.
- Premier League clubs are managing Financial Fair Play constraints and looming transfer deadlines in a wave of record-level bids for elite forwards.