Liverpool and Arsenal have spent nearly £550 million combined during the transfer window. Newcastle are reportedly holding out for about £150 million for forward Alexander Isak, who has publicly declared a desire to leave and has not featured this season. Liverpool have committed to a £100 million fee for Florian Wirtz and targeted Hugo Ekitike in a deal that could reach £116 million; Wirtz has underwhelmed while Ekitike has three goals in as many top‑flight games. Liverpool have won two high‑scoring matches but defensive frailties have prompted debate over transfer priorities. Arne Slot says he is satisfied with his attacking options despite recent departures and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million (AU$847 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals. Defending champions Liverpool are Isak's preferred destination should the Swede manage to engineer an exit from Tyneside before Monday's transfer deadline.
Newcastle are reportedly holding out for £150 million ($231 million) for Isak, who has publicly declared his desire to leave and is yet to feature this season. The Reds have already committed to a £100 million ($154 million) fee on German midfielder Florian Wirtz, that could rise to a British transfer record £116 million ($178 million) for French forward Hugo Ekitike.
Liverpool have needed late drama to win both their opening two Premier League games in wild, high-scoring encounters to beat Bournemouth 4-2 and Newcastle 3-2. Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha was their unlikely hero at a fiery St. James' Park on Monday, with Newcastle fighting to the finish, fuelled by their anger of Liverpool's pursuit of Isak. Federico Chiesa also made a match-winning contribution for Liverpool after coming off the bench against Bournemouth.
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