Gary Neville’s Liverpool fear with prediction made for Alexander Isak transfer

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Alexander Isak ahead of Monday evening’s transfer deadline and Gary Neville fears for the Premier League once the Reds secure the Swedish star’s signature

Gary Neville has expressed his fear for the rest of the Premier League, claiming Liverpool will score a “bucket load” of goals once Alexander Isak is added to their ranks. After one of the most dramatic transfer sagas in Premier League history, the Reds have finally agreed a £125million deal with Newcastle to bring the Swedish superstar to Anfield.

They previously failed with a £110m bid at the start of August, but resistance on Tyneside was worn down by Isak’s persistent pressure to force through a move. Liverpool are currently on cloud nine, with the news of his pending arrival delighting fans.

The expected signing of the Swede follows the Reds’ hard-fought win over Arsenal on Sunday – a victory that has put them two points clear at the top of the table after three games played.

Speaking on his self-titled podcast after Liverpool had secured the win against Mikel Arteta’s side, Neville shared his worry for Liverpool’s rivals that the Reds’ attacking prowess is about to go sky-high with the acquisition of Isak, 25.

“If Isak comes in, they’re going to score an absolute bucket load of goals,” Neville predicted. Isak is set to sign a six-year deal with the Premier League champions and is the second striker to arrive at the club after Liverpool signed French forward Hugo Ekitike in July.

Neville believes, having also beaten Bournemouth at home and Newcastle away this season, the Reds are primed to kick on this season, especially if they can add Isak and secure a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi before Monday’s 7pm transfer deadline.

“The two games they’ve just played – they have a right battle at St James’ Park and to come out of there with a victory was incredible,” Neville added.

“To do this today, that must give them massive confidence. If they can get Isak and Guehi through the door, they’re two starting players.

“Isak is one of the top centre forwards in the world. He’s a real player. He’s the one player I’ve seen give [William] Saliba and Gabriel and Virgil van Dijk a real hard time over the last couple of seasons. He’s really caused them problems. He’s a different level player.

“Isak coming into that team today, with Guehi coming in as well – for Liverpool to be on nine points with the two games they’ve had and think those two could be entering the building off the back end of the international break, they’ll be absolutely buzzing and confident as hell.”

After a saga that saw Isak effectively down tools at Newcastle and opt out of the Magpies pre-season preparations, as well as their start to the new campaign, the 25-year-old is finally heading to Anfield with a medical expected to take place on Monday.

Newcastle’s capture of Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, and their proposed deal for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, have also helped grease the wheels for Isak’s exit to Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Guehi is in the final year of his deal at the Eagles but the deal seems a tricky one for Liverpool to complete with time running out.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner recently claimed the centre-back must remain at the club if they are to build on their FA Cup success of last season. Palace are reportedly looking for £40m after Liverpool tabled an offer of £35m with a 10% sell-on clause on Saturday.