Alexander Isak takes major step towards Liverpool transfer as £130m Newcastle deal edges closer

Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak has reportedly completed his medical with the Premier League champions ahead of his official unveiling.

The Newcastle United striker arrived at Kirkby on Monday lunchtime to undergo his examinations after a record-shattering £130m deal was agreed between the two clubs.

Isak had done his utmost to force a move to Anfield all summer long, and the 25-year-old's wish was finally granted with hours remaining in the transfer window, as Liverpool agreed to make him the most expensive Premier League player in history.

The Swede is now one step closer to being introduced as Liverpool's new number nine, as Florian Plettenberg reports that he has successfully passed his medical with the Premier League champions.

Isak will likely now undertake his in-house media duties and sign his contract with Arne Slot's side, where he will break Florian Wirtz's record as Liverpool's most expensive player just two months after the German's arrival.

The former Real Sociedad striker departs Newcastle having produced 62 goals and 11 assists in 109 appearances for the Magpies in all competitions, only trailing Mohamed Salah in the Premier League scoring charts last season.

Isak is expected to be one of two new arrivals at Anfield on deadline day, as a £35m deal has also supposedly been struck with Crystal Palace for England international defender Marc Guehi.