Swedish striker who played 89 minutes in Sweden's 5-1 World Cup opener against Tunisia and starred in the victory alongside Viktor Gyokeres.
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Joy Online
… Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is Arsenal‘s dream target, but the player’s current desire to join Barcelona and the cost – which could exceed the British record fee of £125m set when Alexander Isak moved from Newcastle to Liverpool – pose obvious difficulties. …
Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle’s GuimaraesThe Ghanaian Times
… Tottenham paid an initial fee of £92.5 million for the Italy international, the reports added. “The undisclosed transfer fee represents the second-largest fee ever received for a player in Newcastle United’s history,” said Newcastle, who had sold Alexander Isak to Liverpool for …
Spurs sign Tonali for club record feeJoy Online
… The pace in the game fizzled out somewhat following the second-half hydration break but Elanga and Alexander Isak did force two good saves from Suzuki in stoppage time as Japan held on to their second place in the group. …
World Cup: Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties awaitsJoy Online
… Other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m, which would represent a British record fee, eclipsing the £125m Liverpool paid Newcastle for striker Alexander Isak last summer. …
Man City agree record fee with Forest for AndersonThe Chronicle
… Alexander Isak, who put Sweden 2-0 ahead against Tunisia, has been training away from the rest of the squad. …
Isak trains alone as Sweden step up preparations for NetherlandsJoy Online
… Liverpool beat Newcastle to another signing – analysis Munoz (right) earned his first Spain call-up last March, scoring on his debut Last summer, it was Hugo Ekitike who chose Liverpool over Newcastle before Alexander Isak forced a move from St James’ Park to Anfield. …
Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for DiomandeJoy Online
Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in Monterrey. …
Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash TunisiaThe Ghanaian Times
… They broke the British transfer record to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125m and also bought Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for £116m. …
Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coachJoy Online
… The injuries have been relentless, encapsulated by record signing Alexander Isak being absent at Old Trafford, with third-choice Freddie Woodman and fourth-choice Armin Pecsi as their two goalkeeping options. …
Slot’s VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issuesJoy Online
… Other key topics included the sale of star player Alexander Isak to Liverpool and the club’s difficulty in replacing a forward who scored 27 goals last season after failing with bids for Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro, among others. …
Eddie Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summitArsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5 million, setting a club transfer record. The move marks the second-largest fee ever received by Newcastle for a player in the club's history.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, for £116m, described by City sources as a club record with no bonuses attached, though other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m and would represent a British record transfer fee.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Isak is following an individual training programme focused on recovery after playing 89 minutes in Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener. The striker will spend limited time on the training pitch and the rest in the gym ahead of Saturday's Group F match against the Netherlands.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening World Cup match in Monterrey, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres starring in the victory. Yasin Ayari scored twice, including Sweden's opening goal after seven minutes, while substitute Mattias Svanberg scored the fastest goal by a substitute in World Cup history just 12 seconds after coming on.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot complained about a VAR decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal for handball, but acknowledged his side must stop conceding "ridiculous goals" after a 3-2 defeat that marked their 11th Premier League loss of the season.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →