The debutant rose above the Wolves defence in the 29th minute to fire Newcastle ahead, giving Eddie Howe and his side a much-needed boost following the culmination of the summer-long transfer saga surrounding last season’s top scorer Alexander Isak, which saw him join Liverpool.

Liverpool have made an encouraging start to the defence of their Premier League title and can clinch a fourth successive victory when they visit Burnley on Sund

Long before Alexander Isak there was Albert Stubbins, a star striker at Newcastle who was courted and eventually prised away by Liverpool

Liverpool refused to pursue alternative targets. Instead, they remained patient and held firm for Alexander Isak. Whilst there may not have been many - or indeed any - superior strikers available, there would certainly have been simpler transactions to complete.

Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß appeared on Doppelpass at the weekend to reflect on his side’s transfer dealings. As he accused Newcastle of using “Monopoly money” to beat them to the signing of Nick Woltemade, Hoeneß aimed a barb in Liverpool’s direction over the Wirtz deal as well.

Liverpool have paid top-dollar to secure their newest addition just before the 2025 Summer Transfer window slammed closed.

Isak is now the fourth most-expensive player of all time while Liverpool broke the EPL record twice in one window.

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Nick Woltemade could potentially make his Newcastle debut against Wolves this Saturday following his big-money move from Stuttgart and he has now been sent some advice by a Liverpool icon