Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak tops list of Premier League debuts to watch this weekend

Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak headlines a list of eye-catching Premier League debutants expected to feature this weekend.

The Sweden-Eritrean striker became the most expensive player in British football history after sealing a £125 million move from Newcastle United to the reigning champions and will be under intense scrutiny when Arne Slot’s side play away to Burnley.

Isak’s Eritrean heritage has long been celebrated alongside his Swedish upbringing, and the 25-year-old’s arrival on Merseyside is seen as a marquee statement of intent.

Having scored more goals than any Premier League striker except Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah over the last two seasons, the former Newcastle forward is already viewed as Liverpool’s new No. 9.

He is not the only new face expected to make waves. Gianluigi Donnarumma is in line to debut for Manchester City vs Man United after his high-profile switch from PSG, a move that has prompted debate over how the Italian’s distribution will fit into Pep Guardiola’s system.

Elsewhere, Tottenham have turned to Xavi Simons to revive their creativity in the post-Son Heung-min era as Spurs take on West Ham. The Dutch playmaker arrives with an impressive record at RB Leipzig and could become the fulcrum of Thomas Frank’s new-look attack.

Chelsea will hand Alejandro Garnacho a fresh start after his exit from Manchester United, banking on his flair to offset previous off-field distractions as the Blues Brentford.

Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade, meanwhile, offers a different kind of intrigue, bringing a 6’6” frame, Bundesliga pedigree and Under-21 European Championship form to Eddie Howe’s forward line. He could make his debut against Wolves on Saturday.

Together, these five headline arrivals promise to shape the narrative of the Premier League’s new season from its very first whistle.