Liverpool’s Interest in Alexander Isak
Liverpool FC has expressed interest in acquiring Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Although no formal bid has been placed, the club is reportedly prepared to offer around £120 million. Newcastle, however, has consistently stated that Isak is not available for transfer, maintaining a strong stance on retaining the talented forward.
Isak’s Performance and Contract
Isak, who joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad for approximately £60 million, has excelled since his arrival, netting 62 goals in 109 matches. Last season was particularly impressive for the 25-year-old, as he scored 27 times in 42 appearances, contributing significantly to Newcastle’s Champions League qualification after finishing fifth in the Premier League. His current contract with the club runs for three more years.
Transfer Plans and Squad Strengthening
Liverpool’s interest in Isak is not new; the club has been keen on him for some time. Additionally, they have their eyes on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as part of their plans to enhance their offensive capabilities. However, no communication has been established with Frankfurt regarding Ekitike’s transfer.
With the recent passing of Diogo Jota casting a shadow over the club, Liverpool is acutely aware of the necessity to strengthen their squad this summer. They have already set a new transfer record by signing attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100 million, with potential add-ons of £16 million.
Earlier, Liverpool turned down a €67.5 million offer from Bayern Munich for their winger Luis Diaz amidst Diaz’s own desire to switch clubs. In their quest for reinforcements, the Merseyside team currently lacks a reliable first-choice striker, with Federico Chiesa emerging as one of the alternatives. Conversely, Darwin Nunez is also attracting attention from Napoli and Al Hilal, with indications that a deal for him may develop soon.
Newcastle’s Stance on Isak
The potential departure of Isak would be monumental for Newcastle, and while they continue to deny any possibility of his sale, this development may change if Isak shows an interest in the move. His departure would symbolize a significant loss, considering his remarkable scoring record in the Premier League — 54 goals in 86 games, with 23 of those goals scored last season.
While Ekitike is regarded as a promising talent, his track record does not yet match Isak’s. Although securing Ekitike might cushion the impact of Isak’s exit, Newcastle seems firm in their intention to keep hold of their star striker, emphasizing that their current transfer dealings, particularly in regard to Isak and Ekitike, are under scrutiny from the football community across the globe.
