The transfer fee is set to 130 million pounds – approximately 1.65 billion kronor – which would mean a new record in the Premier League. The news comes less than a day before the transfer window closes.
The Swede is now expected to undergo a medical examination in Liverpool before being officially presented. According to information to BBC, the parties have agreed on a six-year contract.
Isak has long been rumored to be on his way to the championship team Liverpool and has not played with the club he is now leaving, Newcastle, during the start of the Premier League season. He has during the summer refused to train and been clear that he wants to change club address. He also believes that Newcastle has promised him a transfer.
"When promises are broken, trust disappears, the relationship cannot continue”, Isak recently wrote in social media.
Newcastle presented on Saturday Isak's expected replacement, the German Nick Woltemade, which has contributed to the image that a transfer has been close. The clubs are reported to have negotiated until the last minute after Newcastle rejected a bid of 110 million pounds.
The transfer window in England closes at 20.00 on Monday. The price tag of 1.65 billion kronor makes him the most expensive Swedish player of all time.
During his three seasons in Newcastle, Isak has scored 62 goals in 109 competitive matches.
