Alexander Isak has completed a British record £125 million transfer to Liverpool from Newcastle United on summer deadline day, sealing his move to Anfield after weeks of uncertainty.
The striker joins the Premier League champions following a disrupted off-season, having informed Newcastle of his desire to leave, which caused him to miss much of pre-season and their opening three matches of the 2025–26 campaign.
Isak has since linked up with Sweden’s squad during the international break and returned to full training, but he was left on the bench during their 2-2 draw against Slovenia last week. Sweden face Kosovo in a 2026 World Cup qualifier tonight, and Liverpool fans will be watching closely to see whether the striker plays any part.
Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson indicated that while Isak is not yet ready to start, he could still make an impact from the bench if required. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Tomasson explained: “The last game, I kept him on the bench for 90 minutes long. A bit for the result. If we were 1-1 then he would definitely have played minutes but we were leading. We shouldn’t forget that Alex had only had three training [sessions] but now has had five training [sessions]. He hasn’t had a long pre-season so we are thinking about the short term and also the long term. But he can definitely be a game-change.”
The striker’s potential debut for Liverpool is eagerly awaited, with his match fitness set to be closely managed by both club and country.
