Fabrizio Romano provides major update on Alexander Isak’s potential move to Liverpool before Newcastle clash

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has shared a significant update on Alexander Isak’s potential move to Liverpool, just ahead of the Reds’ Premier League showdown with Newcastle United.

As the final fixture of the Premier League’s second gameweek approaches, Liverpool are set to visit St James’ Park on Monday night in a highly anticipated clash that could be one of the season’s standout matches.

The speculation surrounding Isak’s future has intensified, with rumours linking the Swedish striker to Liverpool growing louder. The heightened tension adds an extra layer of intrigue to Monday’s encounter, with fans expecting an electrifying and possibly hostile atmosphere inside St James’ Park.

With the transfer window set to close in just a week, the outcome of the game could influence the direction of talks regarding Isak.

Ahead of the match, Romano weighed in with a major update. According to him, Newcastle are holding firm and will only consider letting Isak go if they manage to bring in two new forwards—one to replace him and another to cover for Callum Wilson, who departed earlier this summer.

However, Liverpool are reportedly preparing a second offer that could break British transfer records once again. Romano said on his YouTube channel:

> “This is a pivotal moment. After the game, we’ll get more clarity on the Isak-Liverpool situation. Newcastle hope to reintegrate Isak into full training after Monday and convince him to stay.”

He continued:

> “Liverpool’s stance hasn’t changed—they want Isak and are ready to go for him. But everything hinges on Newcastle’s decision. Isak is keen on joining Liverpool. He wants the move, and Liverpool are ready to pay. Now it’s up to Newcastle to decide.”

Liverpool’s initial £110 million offer was rejected earlier this month, and it’s expected they’ll need to significantly increase their bid—potentially to at least £130 million—to persuade Newcastle to sell. That figure would surpass the current British transfer record, recently set by Florian Wirtz’s £116 million move to Anfield.