Alexander Isak's UNREAL price tag moves Liverpool agreement even closer

Newcastle United have slapped an insane price tag on Alexander Isak but this only increases the likelihood of him joining Liverpool.

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It seems like the Swedish striker has been identified as Liverpool's main target ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Anfield Watch revealed exclusively that the Reds are planning a massive overhaul in the club's attack. Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota could all leave for pastures new.

Meanwhile, the door will open for the likes of Isak to come in and fill the void they leave behind.

Being one of the best strikers in the Premier League makes Isak the ideal candidate but he won't come cheap. Newcastle United have set a steep price tag on his head.

Why Alexander Isak's price tag makes Liverpool deal even more likely

According to the Daily Mirror, Newcastle won't sell Isak for anything less than £150m. That is the price tag they have set on their prized asset, who has a contract at the club until 2028.

At first glance, yes that price tag seems insane. Simply unbelievable that in 2025 we are talking about these kind of figures, these unreal sums.

But then again it was only just under two years ago when Moises Caicedo went to Chelsea for £115m. If a holding midfielder was worth that amount, Isak's price tag can be understood.

And any other year we would say this would pretty much end Liverpool's chances of signing the Swedish forward. But not this summer.

Because Liverpool should have a war chest this summer, a war chest that could easily afford Isak. In fact, at that price range it's only Liverpool who can really afford him.

With the Premier League's strict Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), clubs are limited to how much they can spend in comparison to the money coming in.

If Liverpool win the Premier League title they should have plenty of extra funds.

But even without winning the title, Liverpool are the only club in a position where they can afford to spend £150m on one player.

Since making an offer of £112m for Moises Caicedo, Liverpool have spent very frugal amounts of money. This season, Liverpool have spent the least amount of money in the entire league. Whereas their rivals have splashed the cash, Liverpool have been very conservative.

All of that means they have been compiling not only a mass budget but also a lot of legroom to work with when it comes to PSR regulations.

So on paper Liverpool should have enough money to pay even that extortionate fee. With Newcastle's price tag set so high, Liverpool should also get a clear run at Isak as no one else will be able to compete with the Reds.

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And that's why the Reds' potential Isak agreement just got one step closer.

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