European soccer’s summer transfer window is nearing its deadline, with the Premier League at the forefront of the action. As of Monday, England’s top-flight clubs have spent a record 2.7 billion pounds ($3.65 billion) in a single window, with potential high-profile moves still on the horizon.
One such move involves Alexander Isak, the Newcastle striker who may be clinching a deal with Liverpool. According to British media reports, Liverpool has reached an agreement with Newcastle to buy Isak for 125 million pounds ($170 million), which would set a new British-record fee. Isak is scheduled to meet up with Sweden’s national team, but a medical examination is pending.
Liverpool has already invested nearly 300 million pounds ($400 million) in this transfer window, the highest amount spent by any European team. The club has signed several key players, including Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz, young French striker Hugo Ekitike, and full backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.
In addition to Isak, two of the world’s top goalkeepers may be on the move. Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Italy international, has been linked with a transfer to Manchester City as a potential replacement for Ederson. Meanwhile, Emiliano Martinez, Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalie, was left out of Aston Villa’s team over the weekend and could be leaving the club.
Aston Villa has already signed former Manchester United center back Victor Lindelof on a free transfer and is expected to be active on deadline day. Most Premier League clubs appear to be still in the market for players, making this one of the most chaotic transfer windows in history. Newcastle, in particular, may need to find backup options if Isak departs, having recently signed Germany striker Nick Woltemade for a reported fee that could total 69 million pounds ($93 million).
As the transfer window draws to a close, fans and clubs alike are eagerly awaiting the final moves. With the Premier League’s record spending and the potential for high-profile transfers, this summer’s window will likely have a significant impact on the upcoming season. The next few hours will be crucial in determining the fate of several key players, including Isak and Donnarumma, and shaping the teams’ rosters for the months to come.