Liverpool transfer chain could unlock Isak deal this summer
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Liverpool’s transfer radar has zoomed in on Alexander Isak following dramatic developments at Newcastle United. The Swedish striker, valued by many at around £130 million, has reportedly made his intentions clear to leave the Magpies, igniting speculation about a record-breaking offer from the Reds.
The Premier League is often acclaimed as the most talented league in the world, and the striker position is no different.
Alexander Isak is not with Newcastle in Singapore but his future is dominating their pre-season tour
Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now
Arsenal are the other club that have been most readily linked with Isak given their desperate need for a new No.9. However, given the finances involved in a deal for the Newcastle man, the Gunners also turned to an alternative in his Sweden teammate Viktor Gyökeres.
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is ‘waiting on permission to travel’ to complete a move to Bayern Munich as total package is agreed, according to reports. The Reds have been busy in the transfer market this summer with FSG backing Arne Slot after the Dutchman won the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield.
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Newcastle fans can feel justifiably angry by the notion that a team will waltz off with their No 9 with a flutter of eyelashes and a wad of cash. Isak is Newcastle’s best striker since Alan Shearer and is already one of the world’s elite forwards.
Alexander Isak has made no secret of his desire to join Liverpool, but his hopes of landing one of his favoured shirt numbers will depend on current Reds players
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Football365 on MSNLiverpool: ‘Furious’ Isak ‘checks out’ at Newcastle as Reds ‘ready British club-record offer’Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak reportedly 'checked out' months ago at St James' Park as Liverpool line up a deal for the striker this summer.