The football world is buzzing after a bombshell report revealed Alexander Isak’s private turmoil when Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike before him. The Swedish striker, who joined the Reds in a record-breaking £125 million deal from Newcastle United on deadline day, September 3, 2025, was reportedly blindsided by Liverpool’s earlier £79 million capture of Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in July. According to The Athletic, Isak’s mood shifted dramatically, fueling a saga that’s gripping fans and shaking the Premier League.

Isak, 25, had been Newcastle’s talisman, but his desire to leave intensified after Ekitike’s move to Anfield. Sources close to him say he felt “overlooked” as Liverpool pursued the French striker while negotiations for his transfer dragged. A dubious thigh injury kept him out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour, coinciding with Ekitike’s signing, hinting at his growing unrest. “He doubled down on his exit,” a source told The Athletic, noting Isak’s public statement accusing Newcastle of “broken promises” after skipping the PFA awards.

Ekitike, 23, has shone brightly, scoring three goals in his first four games, but Isak’s arrival threatens his spot. Fans on X are divided (#IsakVsEkitike), with some calling Isak’s reaction a sign of ego, others seeing it as a fierce drive to prove himself. Liverpool’s Arne Slot now faces a dilemma: juggle two elite strikers or risk alienating one. Was Isak’s mood shift a spark for his move, or will it ignite a dressing room clash?