https://www.scmp.com/rss/522674/feed The latest news and top stories on Alexander Isak, a professional footballer. Isak is a Swedish international striker currently playing for Premier League club Newcastle United, having joined for a club-record fee in 2022. He previously played for AIK, Borussia Dortmund, Willem II and Real Sociedad, winning the Copa del Rey with the latter. A prolific goalscorer, he was named Swedish Footballer of the Year in 2021 and has earned nominations for Premier League Player and Young Player of the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Kitchee have completed the statement capture of former Real Sociedad forward Martin Merquelanz, sending a message of intent to their pursuers at the local league summit. The 30-year-old Merquelanz, who was most recently with FC Andorra in the Spanish second tier, made the last of his 18 appearances for two-time La Liga champions Sociedad away at Atletico Madrid in May 2021. His senior debut for the club came as a substitute for now-Kitchee teammate Asier Illarramendi away against SD Eibar in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342367/hong-kong-club-kitchee-sign-former-la-liga-attacker-martin-merquelanz-show-intent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342367/hong-kong-club-kitchee-sign-former-la-liga-attacker-martin-merquelanz-show-intent?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:41 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record fee of £125 million (US$169 million) to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with the deal set to be completed on a frantic final day of the summer transfer window. The Sweden striker is understood to have arrived at the club’s training ground on Monday, with a protracted saga nearing an end. With the Premier League window due to shut at 1800 GMT (Tuesday 2am, Hong Kong time), there are a number of big deals yet to be done as clubs scramble to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3323849/liverpool-sign-alexander-isak-newcastle-british-record-fee-reports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3323849/liverpool-sign-alexander-isak-newcastle-british-record-fee-reports?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:05:11 +0000 Reuters Reuters Alexander Isak has accused Newcastle United of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a social media statement that confirmed he wanted to leave the Premier League club. In a series of Instagram stories posted on Tuesday, the 25-year-old striker said he told Newcastle of his desire to leave a long time ago. “When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue,” Isak wrote. “Change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.” The Sweden international,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3322442/newcastle-striker-isak-accuses-club-breaking-promises-amid-liverpool-interest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3322442/newcastle-striker-isak-accuses-club-breaking-promises-amid-liverpool-interest?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:30:08 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The English Premier League’s elite have been busier than ever this summer. Whether it’s bringing in top-class talent from abroad or raiding the mid-table clubs for their most important assets, no one seems to be standing still. Of course, it’s been a more productive summer for some than others. So as we near the end of pre-season, let’s take a look at how a busy summer of transfer business is shaping the 2025-26 campaign – and the consequences for your Fantasy Premier League (FPL)... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320696/fantasy-premier-league-all-you-need-know-liverpool-arsenal-city-spend-big?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320696/fantasy-premier-league-all-you-need-know-liverpool-arsenal-city-spend-big?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:43:35 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Liverpool’s record goalscorer, Ian Rush, has warned his old club that they will begin the new Premier League season with a target on their backs. The reigning champions are in Hong Kong to prepare for their title defence, which kicks off at home to Bournemouth on August 15. They face AC Milan at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. In 15 seasons, across two spells with Liverpool, Rush won five English championships, including three in a row, starting with the 1981-82 season. “We were told the easiest... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319589/liverpool-goalscoring-great-rush-hails-incredible-isak-pays-tribute-joey-jones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319589/liverpool-goalscoring-great-rush-hails-incredible-isak-pays-tribute-joey-jones?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:30:09 +0000