‘Best four or five strikers in the world’ - Alexander Isak backed to justify £125m price tag at Liverpool as Michael Owen talks up ‘exciting’ talent

Chris Burton Fri, 27 March 2026 at 11:55 am UTC·3 min read Liverpool spent a British record transfer fee on acquiring Isak Liverpool made their move for Isak after seeing a Premier League rival break the 20-goal barrier in back-to-back English top-flight campaigns. Newcastle were understandably reluctant to part with a prized asset, with a historic fee changing hands in order to get a deal done.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Arne Slot was considered to have acquired another important piece in a trophy-winning puzzle on Merseyside, with Liverpool spending heavily on the back of recapturing the Premier League title. The Reds have seen little return on that investment across a...