Where Alexander Isak’s record Newcastle United move sits in all-time Premier League transfers list

The club record deal was officially confirmed on Friday afternoon.

By Mark Carruthers

Published 26th Aug 2022, 17:29 BST

Updated 27th Aug 2022, 12:30 BST

Alexander Isak followed in the footsteps of the likes of Andy Cole, Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer when he became Newcastle United’s record signing on Friday afternoon.

The Sweden international will hope to make his Magpies debut and give his new supporters a glimpse of what they can expect when Eddie Howe’s side face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.

Isak could line up alongside the man he replaced as United’s record addition, with the reported £60million deal far exceeding the £40million handed over the Hoffenheim to bring Joelinton to Tyneside in the summer of 2019.

The fee is the third highest paid by a Premier League club so far this summer and is only surpassed by Darwin Nunez’s £67.5million move to Liverpool and Manchester United’s £63.4million deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.

But how does the fee paid for Newcastle’s most expensive signing compare to the record transfer deals at their Premier League rivals?

NewcastleWorld investigates with figures provided by www.transfermarkt.co.uk.

Brentford - Keane Lewis-Potter (£17.1m from Hull City in July 2022)

BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Keane Lewis-Potter of Hull City celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Hull City at Oakwell Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Keane Lewis-Potter of Hull City celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Hull City at Oakwell Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Brighton and Hove Albion - Enock Mwepu (£20.7m from RB Salzburg in July 2021)

Enock Mwepu joined Brighton for £20,700,000 last summer. Mwepu enjoyed a good first season in England but saw a hamstring injury mean he featured in just 18 league games.

Enock Mwepu joined Brighton for £20,700,000 last summer. Mwepu enjoyed a good first season in England but saw a hamstring injury mean he featured in just 18 league games.

Southampton - Danny Ings (£22.6m from Liverpool in July 2018)

Estimated spend: £49.1m. Most expensive signing: Danny Ings (£19.9m from Liverpool)

Estimated spend: £49.1m. Most expensive signing: Danny Ings (£19.9m from Liverpool)

Bournemouth - Jefferson Lerma (£25.2m from Levante in August 2018)

Jefferson Lerma remains the club’s record transfer at £25.2million.

Jefferson Lerma remains the club’s record transfer at £25.2million.

Nottingham Forest - Morgan Gibbs-White (£26.55m from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 201)

Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates scoring for Sheffield United. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates scoring for Sheffield United. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Fulham - Jean Michael Seri (£27m from Nice in July 2018)

The Ivory Coast international was one of 14 players released by Fulham after they won the Championship. He scored just once last term but provided six assists from central midfield.

The Ivory Coast international was one of 14 players released by Fulham after they won the Championship. He scored just once last term but provided six assists from central midfield.

Crystal Palace - Christian Benteke (£28m from Liverpool in August 2016)

Belgian striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Belgian striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Leeds United - Brenden Aaronson (£29.56m from RB Salzburg in July 2022)

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea FC at Elland Road on August 21, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea FC at Elland Road on August 21, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Leicester City - Wesley Fofana (£31.5m from Saint-Etienne in October 2020)

Fofana has been linked with Chelsea

Fofana has been linked with Chelsea

Aston Villa - Emi Buendia (£34.5m from Norwich City in June 2021)

Emi Buendia of Aston Villa reacts following the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC

Emi Buendia of Aston Villa reacts following the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers - Matheus Nunes (£40.5m from Sporting in August 2022)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly had a club-record €45million bid (plus €5million add-ons) accepted for Sporting Lisbon's Matheus Nunes. The potential move would smash their £35.6m deal for Fabio Silva two years ago. (The Sun)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly had a club-record €45million bid (plus €5million add-ons) accepted for Sporting Lisbon's Matheus Nunes. The potential move would smash their £35.6m deal for Fabio Silva two years ago. (The Sun)

Everton - Gylfi Sigurdsson (£44.5m from Swansea City in August 2017)

Gylfi Sigurdsson joined Everton for £44,460,000 in August 2017. He looks set to leave Goodison Park this summer.

Gylfi Sigurdsson joined Everton for £44,460,000 in August 2017. He looks set to leave Goodison Park this summer.

West Ham United - Sebastian Haller (£45m from Eintracht Frankfurt in July 2019)

Sebastien Haller joined West Ham for £45,000,000 in July 2019. After a disappointing year and a half at the Hammers, Haller was sold to Ajax in January 2021 for just £20,000,000.

Sebastien Haller joined West Ham for £45,000,000 in July 2019. After a disappointing year and a half at the Hammers, Haller was sold to Ajax in January 2021 for just £20,000,000.

Tottenham Hotspur - Tanguy Ndombele (£54m from Lyon in July 2019)

Tanguy Ndombele has reportedly been 'banished' from the Tottenham Hotspur squad amid Newcastle United speculation (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Tanguy Ndombele has reportedly been 'banished' from the Tottenham Hotspur squad amid Newcastle United speculation (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Newcastle United - Alexander Isak (£63m from Real Sociedad in August 2022)

Alexander Isak has joined Newcastle United.

Alexander Isak has joined Newcastle United.

Arsenal - Nicolas Pepe (£72m from Lille in August 2019)

Tielemans continues to be linked

Tielemans continues to be linked

Liverpool - Virgil van Dijk (£76m from Southampton in December 2017)

Liverpool will be aiming to defend the FA Cup in 2022/23 (Getty Images)

Liverpool will be aiming to defend the FA Cup in 2022/23 (Getty Images)

Manchester United - Paul Pogba (£94.5m from Juventus in August 2016)

Chelsea - Romelu Lukaku (£101.7m from Inter Milan in July 2021)

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea reacts after missing a chance during the Premier League match . (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea reacts after missing a chance during the Premier League match . (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Manchester City - Jack Grealish (£105.75m from Aston Villa in July 2021)

Jack Grealish is in Barcelona with the group. Credit: Getty.

Jack Grealish is in Barcelona with the group. Credit: Getty.

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