The Alexander Isak transfer saga is heating up intensely, with stunning new revelations indicating the Swedish striker has rejected a fortune in order to pursue his sporting ambitions.
According to the latest reports, the Newcastle United star is “dreaming of playing at Anfield” and has made a move to Liverpool his absolute priority. His desire is so strong that it’s been claimed he has effectively gone on strike to force a move away from St James’ Park this summer.
The most incredible part of this story is the scale of the offer he has already turned down. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Isak rejected a colossal contract proposal from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
The proposed deal included a base salary of €35 million per season, on top of incredible performance bonuses such as €34,000 for every goal and €21,000 for every assist, plus multi-million euro bonuses for winning trophies. The package also reportedly included a house, a chauffeur, and monthly expenses.
However, Isak turned down this life-changing opportunity to become one of the richest footballers in the world. His decision demonstrates that his priority is to join a club that can compete for the biggest prizes in European football, a stance that points directly towards his interest in joining Liverpool.
This news comes as Newcastle continue to publicly insist that the striker is not for sale and have placed a British record price tag on him. But Isak’s actions are now putting the club under immense pressure to negotiate.
With the player having rejected a fortune to follow his dream, Liverpool are now the clear and sole frontrunners for his signature. The only remaining hurdle is the massive transfer fee that Newcastle will demand.