Liverpool finally agree record £130m Isak transfer as he travels for medical

LIVERPOOL have finally agreed a British-record £130million fee with Newcastle to sign Alexander Isak.

And the Swedish striker is on his way to Merseyside for a medical this morning.

5 Alexander Isak will get his dream move to Liverpool on deadline day Credit: PA

5 Arne Slot has been desperate to land the Swedish striker all summer Credit: Reuters

The transfer saga of the summer looks set to be concluded on deadline day - even if the Magpies don't land another replacement.

It will see Liverpool smash the British transfer record for the SECOND TIME this summer, after the £116.5m signing of Florian Wirtz .

Newcastle had been determined throughout the off-season to keep hold of the star forward.

They rejected a £110million plus add-ons opening offer from the Reds all the way back at the beginning of August.

That prompted Isak to go on strike , tell bosses he will never play for Newcastle again and miss every match so far this season - as well as launching a scathing social media statement .

He blasted: "I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

"The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time.

"To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading.

"When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue.

"That's where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."

Toon chiefs' stance was that the Swedish international, 25, is not for sale - although a £150m figure would reportedly have been enough to convince the Saudi owners to part with him.

The club hit back: "We are disappointed to have been alerted to a social media post by Alexander Isak .

"We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.

"Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his team-mates."

However, there was a change of heart with less than 24 hours to go until the transfer window closes at 7pm this evening .

That comes after Public Investment Fund members and club co-owner Jamie Reuben visited the player at his home earlier this week with Isak refusing to budge on his stance.

It became clear on Sunday evening that Newcastle would accept £130m for Isak.

And that was enough to tempt Liverpool to go back in with an improved offer matching the Toon demands.

According to The Athletic , the Reds will pay £125m - eclipsing their £116.5m fee paid for Florian Wirtz - with the extra £5m made up in solidarity payments, ensuring Newcastle get the full amount.

It is understood Isak will pen a six-year contract at Anfield.

It has even been suggested by the Daily Mail that Isak had a haircut on Sunday to look his best for the official presentation photos.

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The champions - who have also signed Toon target Hugo Ekitike this summer - were given a boost when it became apparent Newcastle would accept a £130m bid even if they were not guaranteed to sign another striker.

The Toon spent a club-record £69m on giant forward Nick Woltemade .

But their chances of bringing in another - namely Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen or Brentford’s wantaway Yoane Wissa - appear to be fizzling out.

However the latter has released a scathing statement making a stay at Brentford incredibly tricky .

SunSport also revealed Roma and Ukraine striker Artem Dovbyk could be the subject of a £30m bid on the final day of the transfer window.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted after Saturday's goalless draw at Leeds that he still "does not know" what would happen with Isak.

Howe said: "I don't know. I'm not party to any talks going on."

When pressed on whether Isak would have been allowed to play for the club again if a move did not materialise, the manager added: “Yes, from my side I’ve said it all along. While he’s still contracted to us that has to be the way.”

In Isak's absence, Newcastle have started the season with two 0-0 draws either side of the dramatic 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.

Their Champions League campaign begins when they host Barcelona on September 18 before facing the likes of Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and PSG in the league phase.

5 Eddie Howe admitted on Saturday he did not know what was going to happen Credit: Getty

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