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Al-Hilal over Liverpool?! Alexander Isak agrees to transfer talks with Saudi giants despite Reds' £120m interest in unsettled Newcastle striker

<p><a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mercato-al-hilal-s-attaque-a-l-avant-centre-de-newcastle-alexander-isak/1579661" target="_blank"><em>L’Equipe</em></a> reports that Al-Hilal know that convincing Isak to move to the Middle East at just 25 years of age would be a daunting task, but despite that challenge, they have reportedly gotten in touch with the attacker's agent as the club look to bolster their frontline ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexander-isak-liverpool-off-newcastle-saudi-owners-intervention-block-sale-record-gbp130m/blt44ceaff0c29e98d5" target="_blank">Liverpool had earlier shown interest in Isak,</a> but they have now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-hugo-ekitike-reds-make-eye-watering-eur90m-eintracht-frankfurt-for-in-demand-striker/blt6867dbf1c76a4157" target="_blank">turned their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike</a> after being informed by the Magpies that their star player is not for sale. Isak had a dream journey in the 2024-25 campaign as he scored 23 league goals and finished just behind Golden Boot winner Mohamed Salah. He also played a key role in Newcastle winning the Carabao Cup. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Amid speculation over Isak's future, his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/close-finalising-next-step-alexander-isak-agent-statement-liverpool-transfer-target-left-out-newcastle-pre-season-clash-celtic/blt03cd267a65c48c2b#cs828d89eb8e4e75a6" target="_blank">representative has dropped a bombshell</a> as it has been claimed that the 25-year-old is indeed going through all the offers and is considering his options. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Eddie Howe's side will be back in action on Sunday as they take on Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Singapore. It will be interesting to see whether Isak is involved <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/eddie-howe-offers-alexander-isak-update-sent-home-from-celtic-friendly-transfer-newcastle/bltcd9f829087c4d215" target="_blank">after he sat out the heavy defeat to Celtic due to being distracted by the speculation</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE?

Al-Hilal over Liverpool?! Alexander Isak agrees to transfer talks with Saudi giants despite Reds' £120m interest in unsettled Newcastle striker | Goal.com

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have reportedly entered the race to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. Al-Hilal, who are looking for a new forward, are ready to compete with Liverpool to secure a transfer for the Swedish striker. The club are reportedly preparing a massive €130 million (£112m/$151m) offer to convince the Magpies to part ways with Isak.