“‘Deal Completed’: New Report Reveals Timeline for Alexander Isak’s Liverpool Announcement”

Here’s a paraphrased version of the full report, maintaining its key details and flow while using clearer and more concise language:
Liverpool Have Reportedly Struck a Deal for Alexander Isak

Liverpool are said to have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak, with a reported transfer fee of £130 million.

This development comes after Newcastle completed the signing of Nick Woltemade—previously a Bayern Munich target—suggesting a succession plan is already in place at St. James’ Park.

Is the Isak Deal Finalized?

According to Jan Aage Fjortoft via X (formerly Twitter), the “deal is done” between Liverpool and Newcastle for Isak. However, an official announcement is expected to be delayed until after Newcastle’s Premier League fixture against Leeds United at 5:30pm on Saturday.

While local reporters from both Merseyside and Tyneside have yet to confirm the report, it’s worth noting they also haven’t dismissed it.

Given Newcastle’s move for Woltemade as a likely replacement for Isak, the possibility of a deal with Liverpool was always on the table—however slim at first.

If the Magpies can also secure a deal with Wolves for striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, it becomes even more plausible that Isak will depart for Anfield before the window closes.

Liverpool Prepared to Increase Their Offer

Sources in Liverpool indicate that the club is ready to improve on their initial £110 million bid, despite backlash online. That opening offer, which would’ve been a British record, was likely more about opening negotiations than expecting acceptance.

Meeting Newcastle’s reported £150m valuation outright was never likely. However, £130 million is still a massive sum and seems to strike a balance—offering fair compensation for one of the Premier League’s top forwards without Newcastle feeling shortchanged.

Conflicting Updates on Final Price

Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook have reported that Liverpool are hesitant to let negotiations go all the way to £130m. Still, with time running out and the club firmly set on Isak as their primary target, it’s hard to see them walking away if the deal can be sealed at that figure.

Further Transfers Unlikely

According to Dominic King of the Daily Mail, there’s a strong chance Liverpool won’t pursue any other signings before the transfer deadline on Monday. With Crystal Palace already ruling out a late move for defender Marc Guehi, Liverpool may miss out on him.

Nonetheless, with Isak’s successor already signed and a record-breaking offer on the table, it seems increasingly unlikely that Newcastle will turn down Liverpool’s bid.