According to exclusive news from Camel Live, Liverpool have completed a historic £120 million transfer to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The 25-year-old Swedish international becomes the most expensive signing in Liverpool's history, surpassing the previous record set by Florian Wirtz (£116M) earlier this summer. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key details:
1. Isak's Season & Career Stats
2024-25 Season (Newcastle United):
33 Premier League appearances: 23 goals, 6 assists
50+ goals in 109 career appearances for Newcastle: Averaging 0.57 goals per game since joining in 2022.
PFA Team of the Year nominee: Ranked third in the Premier League Golden Boot race, behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.
Career Highlights:
AIK Solna (2016-2017): 25 games, 11 goals (youngest-ever Swedish top-flight scorer at 17).
Real Sociedad (2019-2022): 121 games, 43 goals (2019-20 Copa del Rey winner & Golden Boot).
Newcastle (2022-2025): 109 games, 62 goals, 11 assists (two consecutive 20+ goal seasons in the Premier League).
International: 42 caps for Sweden, 15 goals (including a World Cup 2022 knockout stage strike).
2. Liverpool's All-Time Most Expensive Signings
Alexander Isak – £120M (Newcastle, 2025)
Florian Wirtz – £116M (Bayer Leverkusen, 2025)
Darwin Núñez – £85M (Benfica, 2022)
Virgil van Dijk – £75M (Southampton, 2018)
Dominik Szoboszlai – £70M (RB Leipzig, 2023)
Alisson Becker – £66.8M (AS Roma, 2018)
Luis Díaz – £54M (Porto, 2022)
Naby Keïta – £52.7M (RB Leipzig, 2018)
Fabinho – £43.7M (Monaco, 2018)
Diogo Jota – £41M (Wolves, 2020).
3. Diogo Jota's Tragic Passing
The football world mourned the loss of Diogo Jota after the 28-year-old striker died in a car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025, alongside his brother Andre Silva. A key player since joining Liverpool in 2020, Jota scored 60 goals in 148 appearances, winning the Premier League and Champions League. His death has deeply impacted the club, with players and fans gathering at Anfield for vigils. Liverpool have dedicated their upcoming season to his memory.
4. Luis Díaz's Exit & Liverpool's Reinforcements
Díaz's Departure: The Colombian winger has expressed a desire to leave, with Bayern Munich and Saudi Pro League clubs interested. Liverpool rejected a £60M bid from Bayern and are holding out for £90M. Díaz, 27, scored 34 goals in 106 appearances but faces competition from new signings.
Target: Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid): Liverpool are prioritizing a £86.6M move for the Brazilian winger, 24, who can play on the left or right. Madrid’s valuation of €100M (£86.6M) requires Liverpool to sell Díaz first.
Summer Signings So Far:
Florian Wirtz (£116M, attacking midfielder, Bayer Leverkusen) – Replacing the creative void left by James Milner.
Jeremy Frimpong (£35M, right-back, Bayer Leverkusen) – Provides pace and defensive solidity.
Kerkez (£45M, left-back, AFC Bournemouth) – A versatile defender/midfielder.
Georgi Mamardashvili (£30M, goalkeeper, Valencia) – Back-up to Alisson.
5. Strategic Outlook
Liverpool’s aggressive spending reflects their ambition to defend their Premier League title and challenge in Europe. Manager Jürgen Klopp has emphasized "rebuilding for the future" while honoring Jota’s legacy. With Isak’s arrival, the Reds now boast a frontline of Isak, Salah, Wirtz, and Gakpo, though squad depth remains a concern. The club is also monitoring Hugo Ekitike (Frankfurt) as a potential backup striker.
