Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. 

Liverpool’s Isak faces lengthy spell on sidelines after surgery on broken leg

Slot, speaking ahead of Sunday's match against Burnley, brushed off criticism that Isak received after he agitated to leave Newcastle, where he still had three more years to run on his contract.

Arne Slot urges patience with ‘best striker’ Isak after record Liverpool move

Liverpool dominated the 2025 summer transfer window with record signings like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, making them the Premier League’s top spenders on the five most expensive transfers.

From Isak to Ekitike: 5 biggest Premier League transfers of summer 2025

Woltemade, who is Newcastle's fifth signing since the end of last season, said it was a seismic change for him but the giant striker -- he is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 metres) -- was looking forward to it.

Alexander Isak nears Liverpool moves after Newcastle sign 6’6 striker Woltemade

The transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs is Monday (Sep 1), a day after the Premier League matchday round three gets over. Clubs will be able to sign players and release players before the deadline day.

Transfer Deadline Day: All you need to know - when is the window closing, top deals and other key details

Alexander Isak’s current contract runs out at the end of the 2027-28 season, meaning he still has three more years remaining on the deal. Considering Newcastle have big commitments in the Premier League and now the Champions League, Isak will be essential to the club’s success.

Explained: Alexander Isak-Newcastle United saga as player pushes for Liverpool switch in summer transfer window

It is all but over between Newcastle United and Alexander Isak as the player took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday (Aug 19) to show his frustration at the club. The 25-year-old boycotted the PFA awards ceremony as he move to Liverpool hangs in balance. 

'Bench him and don’t sell him': Fans react as Alexander Isak-Newcastle United saga reaches breaking point

The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.

Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day

After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot, the Reds have spent almost £300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

Transfer Window: Liverpool’s Arne Slot not putting foot off the pedal in chasing Alexander Isak

Still in the grief of Diogo Jota’s death, Liverpool have been in a ‘show must go on’ state as they continue to make headlines in the transfer window with the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and now with the potential arrival of Alexander Isak

Explained: Why Liverpool could be the new irresistible force in Europe as Alexander Isak nears Anfield switch

Isak's 23 Premier League goals last season made him one of the world's hottest properties, and he has been linked with English champions Liverpool.

Transfer Window: Star striker Alexander Isak considers Newcastle exit - Report

Man Utd's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday while Newcastle rescued a point against Brighton. World | Football | Sports

Premier League: Man Utd crash at Brentford, Alexander Isak rescues Newcastle

Sports, Football: The Sweden international was not in his house in Northumberland, when the gang broke in through a glass door last April, Newcastle Crown Court was told

Newcastle striker Isak lost car and cash in home robbery, court hears

Premier League: Newcastle United crush Chelsea at home as Reece James sees red

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Liverpool’s Isak faces lengthy spell on sidelines after surgery on broken leg

Arne Slot urges patience with ‘best striker’ Isak after record Liverpool move

From Isak to Ekitike: 5 biggest Premier League transfers of summer 2025

Alexander Isak nears Liverpool moves after Newcastle sign 6’6 striker Woltemade

Transfer Deadline Day: All you need to know - when is window closing?

Explained: Alexander Isak-Newcastle saga as player pushes for Liverpool move

'Bench him and don’t sell him': Isak-Newcastle saga reaches breaking point

Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day

Liverpool’s Arne Slot not putting foot off the pedal in chasing Alexander Isak

Explained: Why Liverpool could be the new irresistible force in Europe

Transfer Window: Star striker Alexander Isak considers Newcastle exit - Report

Premier League: Man Utd crash at Brentford, Alexander Isak rescues Newcastle

Newcastle striker Isak lost car and cash in home robbery, court hears

Premier League: Newcastle United crush Chelsea at home as Reece James sees red