Liverpool have smashed the British transfer record with a £130m move for Alexander Isak. At just 25, Isak has scored 44 Premier League goals in two seasons, dragged Newcastle into the Champions League, and now becomes the most expensive player in English football history.

But is this a master stroke or a minefield?

In this solo episode of The Shaft Sports Podcast, Andy breaks down:

- Why Liverpool broke the bank for Isak

- His injury history and availability risk

- What this means for £70m Hugo Ekitiké and Liverpool’s attack

- Newcastle’s calculation in letting him go

- The wider question of player power vs club control

Isak could transform Liverpool’s frontline, or become a £130m regret. What do you think? Should Ekitiké start, or does record money guarantee Isak the keys?

💬 Drop your take in the comments, we’ll feature the best ones in our next episode.

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Appreciations for this Episode:

Host: Andy Terku and Erasmus Segbefia

Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey

Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo

Timestamps:

00:00 Unpacking the Transfer Fee and Risks for Liverpool

01:32 Isak's Performance and Injury History

05:49 Comparing Isak and Hugo Ekitike

11:10 Player Power vs. Club Control

14:45 Conclusion and Future Outlook