7 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo was requested to FaceTime Alexander Isak before transfer decision

Liverpool agreed a British transfer record fee of 125million with Newcastle for Alexander Isak, but the Swede has long been on the radar of top clubs, as Cristiano Ronaldo found out in 2017

Politics

8 h. ago Alexander Isak releases statement to Newcastle fans after ‘unforgettable years’

Isak has thanked the club for “three unforgettable years” following his move to Liverpool

Politics

9 h. ago Alexander Isak thanks Newcastle for 'unforgettable' stint after forcing acrimonious Liverpool move

The Swede has burned bridges on Tyneside after spending much of the summer on strike

Politics

9 h. ago 'Bad look for football': Alan Shearer hits out at Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer

Shearer is not happy with how Isak forced a move to Liverpool

Sport

9 h. ago Alexander Isak trains for first time after Liverpool transfer as £125m signing eyes debut

Striker needs to build up his match sharpness ahead of potential Liverpool debut

Economics

9 h. ago Alexander Isak sends Newcastle fans message after controversial Liverpool move

Alexander Isak has penned a farewell message to Newcastle fans despite upsetting everyone connected to the club when he forced a move to Liverpool on deadline day

Politics

10 h. ago Alexander Isak clause comes to light after Liverpool transfer as club CEO speaks out

Alexander Isak has completed his British record move to Liverpool from Newcastle, with the striker's first club, AIK Stockholm, set to pocket a significant windfall

Society

10 h. ago How will Arne Slot change his Liverpool tactics to get best out of Alexander Isak? | Jonathan Wilson

Swede is not a classic central striker, but could his signing herald tactical tweaks and what does it mean for Salah?On the face of it, it’s not hard to see why Liverpool would want Alexander Isak. He will not turn 26 until later this month and has scored more than 20 Premier League goals in each of the past two seasons, something matched only by Erling Haaland. But he offers more than just goals; he’s a very modern centre-forward.Thirty or 40 years ago, when 4-4-2 was still the dominant formation, strike pairings tended to come in two forms: either target-man and finisher, or creator and finisher. These days, the very best centre-forwards combine traits of all three. This is not entirely new: the days of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush or Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips are long gone and football has been familiar for some time with players of the ilk of Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Radamel Falcao, forwards with pace and some blend of physicality and technical ability. Continue ...

Politics

10 h. ago Alexander Isak agent issues cryptic statement to leave Newcastle fans furious

Alexander Isak's agent has taken a swipe at Newcastle after helping his client join Liverpool as appeared to underline his happiness that he doesn't have to deal with the Magpies again

Politics

11 h. ago The truth about Alexander Isak's £150m price tag, the strike sustained by Waitrose and takeaways and Newcastle's relief: Inside the 39

CRAIG HOPE: In the foyer of the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, hours after news had broken of Isak wanting to quit Newcastle, one of his team-mates casually remarked: 'Yeah, he's gone.'

Economics

12 h. ago 'Tricky' – Alexander Isak sounds warning over Liverpool debut that fans won't want to hear

Alexander Isak has completed a move from Newcastle to Liverpool for a British record fee, but now all eyes will be on just when the Swedish superstar can make his debut for his new club

Events

12 h. ago Alexander Isak’s behaviour to force move ‘bad look for football’ – Alan Shearer

Isak effectively went on strike in order to push through his British record £125million transfer to the Anfield club on Monday.

Politics

12 h. ago Liverpool: Alexander Isak agent sends savage parting shot at Newcastle after £125m move

No love lost between Vlado Lemic and Newcastle

Economics

12 h. ago Liverpool's dressing room react to Alexander Isak's £125m transfer with clear message

Alexander Isak finally completed his British record transfer to Liverpool on deadline day, and his new team-mates have already given their reaction to his switch on social media

Economics

14 h. ago Alexander Isak escapes to Stockholm at 1am on Sweden duty as Newcastle release 'salty' 37

Isak, 25, wrapped up the transfer saga of the summer on Monday as he signed for Liverpool for £125million on a long-term deal. On the same night, Newcastle fans welcomed new striker Yoane Wissa.

Politics

14 h. ago Alexander Isak's new Liverpool wage and where he ranks against Mo Salah and Erling Haaland

Alexander Isak completed his £125million move from Newcastle to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, and that has seen the Swedish striker earn a mammoth pay rise

Politics

14 h. ago How Liverpool dressing room immediately reacted to Alexander Isak's £125m arrival

Current and past Liverpool players have been quick to react after Alexander Isak's record-breaking transfer from Newcastle United was finally rubberstamped ahead of the deadline

Economics

15 h. ago Every Premier League transfer completed AFTER deadline with blockbuster deal still expected

Alexander Isak to Liverpool and Yoane Wissa to Newcastle were among the deals confirmed after the Premier League's 7pm deadline on Monday, with Ederson's exit announced the next day

Politics

15 h. ago Eddie Howe and Alexander Isak chat changed everything and led to Liverpool transfer

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was able to get Alexander Isak's focus back last season before he embarked on a record scoring spree - later leading to his Liverpool transfer

Events

15 h. ago When could Alexander Isak make his Liverpool debut after British record transfer from Newcastle?

Swedish international became Arne Slot’s second £100million man of the summer

Politics