Liverpool started their new Premier League season in dramatic fashion. The Reds secured a thrilling 4-2 win against Bournemouth at Anfield, a match that had everything, goals, tension, and even transfer drama hanging in the background.
Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s exciting new signing, wasted no time proving his worth by scoring the opening goal. Cody Gakpo doubled the lead, giving fans hope of a comfortable evening. But football rarely follows the script. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo shocked the home crowd with two quick goals in the second half, making it 2-2.
Just when nerves began to creep in, Federico Chiesa reminded fans why Liverpool fought so hard to sign him. His goal reignited the Anfield roar, before Mohamed Salah sealed the game with his trademark finish. It was the perfect start to the 2025/26 campaign.
Yet, even after this big win, Liverpool fans couldn’t stop talking about transfers. The big question: Will Alexander Isak join Liverpool before the window closes?
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe spoke candidly about Isak’s future. Ahead of their match against Aston Villa, Howe admitted he hasn’t fully given up on the Swedish striker.
“Yes, I believe there is a way back for Isak,” Howe said in a press conference. “But, of course, discussions and talks would need to take place for that to happen. That’s for another day. Today, our focus is Aston Villa.”
His words suggest Newcastle are not ready to let go easily, even as rumors swirl about record-breaking bids from Liverpool.
The plot thickened when football broadcaster Richard Keys revealed a bombshell live on beIN Sport. He claimed Liverpool have already tabled a staggering £110 million bid for Isak and revealed that Real Madrid might be in the frame.
“I heard today that Liverpool have made a bid of £110m,” Keys said. “A second offer of £80m now and £60m next season. Take your pick. But I’ve also heard that Real Madrid might be in the frame.”
That last line hit like lightning. Real Madrid, known for their history of signing the world’s biggest stars, could steal Isak right from Liverpool’s grasp. For fans, it feels like déjà vu, Liverpool chasing a dream target while Madrid waits in the shadows.
Fuel was added to the fire when Isak was not included in Newcastle’s squad for their clash with Aston Villa. Officially, the club has not given a reason, but fans immediately linked it to ongoing transfer talks. The silence from Newcastle only made the speculation louder.
While all eyes were on Isak, Liverpool boss Arne Slot had his own battle to fight, keeping Federico Chiesa at Anfield. The Italian star has been linked with a move away, but his match-winning goal against Bournemouth may have changed the conversation.
“As long as he is here, it is definitely at Liverpool,” Slot said after the game. “He had a hard time last season with fitness. But at 2-2, we needed him, and he delivered. The fans sang for him, and it is always nice when a player can give something back.”
Slot’s comments suggest Chiesa’s exit might not be as close as some reports have claimed.
Liverpool now face a race against time. With less than two weeks left in the transfer window, the battle for Isak is heating up. Newcastle want to hold on. Liverpool want to break their transfer record. Real Madrid lurks, ready to swoop in.
The Swedish forward himself has not spoken publicly, but his absence from the Newcastle squad and the size of the offers on the table suggest that change is coming.
For Liverpool, signing Isak could transform their attack. With Salah still delivering, Gakpo improving, and Ekitike showing early promise, adding a powerful striker like Isak would make them one of the most feared frontlines in Europe.
For Newcastle, losing Isak would be a massive blow. He has been central to their project, and letting him go now would send a worrying message to fans about the club’s ambitions.
For Real Madrid, the equation is simple: they want the next Galáctico. Isak’s profile, young, tall, fast, and clinical, fits perfectly with their future plans.
Eddie Howe’s words give hope to Newcastle supporters, but Liverpool’s £110 million bid shows how serious the Reds are. Madrid’s interest only makes things more unpredictable.
For now, all fans can do is wait. Each passing day feels like a chapter in a transfer saga that could define this season.
One thing is certain: whether he stays, goes to Liverpool, or joins Madrid, Alexander Isak’s future will shape European football in 2025/26.
