TNT Sports
Al Hilal offer Newcastle star Alexander Isak huge wages to rival Liverpool - Paper Round
By
Updated 26/07/2025 at 09:33 GMT+1
React to this story
Al Hilal have offered Newcastle striker Alexander Isak a huge salary as they rival Liverpool for the player, while Manchester United have Ollie Watkins, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani on their striking shortlist. Elsewhere, Championship new boys Wrexham want Christian Eriksen, and Bayern Munich are preparing a second bid for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
Ekitike joins Liverpool - every Europa League goal and assist from star striker
Video credit: TNT Sports
Isak offered huge deal by Al Hilal
Alexander Isak has been offered a huge sum to join Al Hilal instead of Liverpool, the Daily Mail reports.
Wages of £600,000 a week could be his if he decides to move to the Saudi Pro League.
Transfers
MLS announces investigation into tampering as Casemiro joins Inter Miami
23/07/2026 at 14:26
The paper writes: "Alexander Isak has been told he can earn a staggering £600,000 a week net if he signs for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
"Isak has not travelled with Newcastle on their pre-season tour to Asia and, as revealed by Mail Sport on Thursday, he has informed the club’s hierarchy he wants to explore a move away from Tyneside.
"Liverpool are interested in adding the 25-year-old Sweden international to Arne Slot’s battery of forward options, despite spending £79million on Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt."
Man Utd consider three strikers
Manchester United have got three strikers on their summer transfer window shortlist, according to the Mirror.
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins, Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani have all been looked at.
The paper states: "Deals have been explored for the likes of Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, but the Manchester outfit were quickly told that the England international was not for sale.
"PSG's Randal Kolo Muani and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic were also considered.
"Despite Alexander Isak expressing a desire to look for a move away from Newcastle, those at Old Trafford have not considered joining the race for the Swedish star."
Wrexham move for Eriksen
Christian Eriksen is a target for Championship new boys Wrexham, who have been busy in the transfer market.
The 33-year-old midfield veteran left Manchester United when his contract expired at the end of the previous campaign.
The Athletic explains: "Wrexham have made an approach to sign free agent Christian Eriksen.
"The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Manchester United following the expiration of his contract earlier this summer.
"The newly-promoted Championship side, who have gained three promotions in three consecutive campaigns, are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season with a potential move for the midfielder."
Bayern push for Diaz
Luis Diaz could be the subject of an improved offer from Bayern Munich.
The 28-year-old winger is wanted by the Bundesliga champions, with Liverpool looking for at least £87m.
The Independent reports: "Bayern Munich are back in talks with Liverpool as their attempts to buy Luis Diaz continue.
"The German champions had a £58.5m bid for the Colombian winger rejected earlier this month. And while Liverpool have maintained their stance that Diaz is not for sale, Bayern have been in persistent dialogue in their hopes to sign the 28-year-old.
"They made an initial approach for Diaz, which Liverpool rebuffed, before returning with a £67.5m offer, which was nowhere near one Liverpool would consider. The Premier League champions believe Diaz is worth at least €100m (£87m).
"Bayern are yet to make a second bid but their continued interest shows they have not moved on to other targets as they look for a replacement for the departed Leroy Sane."
- - -
Stream the Premier League, Men’s and Women’s FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and more on TNT Sports and discovery+
Advertisement
Advertisement