Liverpool are ready to hand Alexander Isak one of the most lucrative contracts in their squad as they step up efforts to secure the Sweden international in a potential British-record transfer from Newcastle United.
Isak, who has Eritrean heritage, is seen as the centrepiece of Liverpool’s attacking rebuild and is being offered a deal that would place him among the club’s highest earners.
Sources close to the deal suggest that talks over personal terms have progressed significantly, with the striker expected to receive a substantial pay increase should he move to Anfield.
Currently earning around £110,000-a-week at Newcastle, Isak could see his wages more than double to between £250,000 and £300,000-a-week, depending on performance bonuses.
The proposed figure would place him just behind Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s top earners, who are on £400,000 and over £350,000-a-week respectively.
This financial package reflects Liverpool’s intent to make Isak a cornerstone of their forward line.
His representatives have pushed for his salary to match the significance of what could be a £125 million transfer — a fee that would set a new Premier League record.
Despite being one of Newcastle’s standout performers, Isak has grown frustrated by the Magpies’ reluctance to match his perceived value with an improved contract.
Liverpool’s willingness to meet both the financial demands of Newcastle and the player’s camp gives them a strong position as negotiations continue.
With recent signings like Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz earning around £200,000-a-week, Isak’s projected salary would surpass theirs, underlining his proven pedigree in the Premier League.
Final details are still being ironed out, but Liverpool hope to conclude a deal well before the start of the new season.
