Liverpool have smashed the British transfer record with a £130m move for Alexander Isak. At just 25, Isak has scored 44 Premier League goals in two seasons, dragged Newcastle into the Champions League, and now becomes the most expensive player in English football history.
But is this a master stroke or a minefield?
In this solo episode of The Shaft Sports Podcast, Andy breaks down:
- Why Liverpool broke the bank for Isak
- His injury history and availability risk
- What this means for £70m Hugo Ekitiké and Liverpool’s attack
- Newcastle’s calculation in letting him go
- The wider question of player power vs club control
Isak could transform Liverpool’s frontline, or become a £130m regret. What do you think? Should Ekitiké start, or does record money guarantee Isak the keys?
💬 Drop your take in the comments, we’ll feature the best ones in our next episode.
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Appreciations for this Episode:
Host: Andy Terku and Erasmus Segbefia
Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey
Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo
Timestamps:
00:00 Unpacking the Transfer Fee and Risks for Liverpool
01:32 Isak's Performance and Injury History
05:49 Comparing Isak and Hugo Ekitike
11:10 Player Power vs. Club Control
14:45 Conclusion and Future Outlook