Liverpool may be handed a significant advantage in their pursuit of Alexander Isak due to an unexpected development involving Manchester United’s transfer plans.
While there are strong rumours that Liverpool are closing in on a record-breaking British deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, reports indicate that head coach Arne Slot is far from finished with his summer recruitment.
Earlier in the window, the Reds confirmed the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong, a former teammate of Wirtz, who is expected to take over from Trent Alexander-Arnold in Slot’s setup.
Once the Wirtz signing is finalized, Liverpool are expected to shift focus to Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, followed by a move for a new striker—with Newcastle United’s Isak identified as a top target.
Although Newcastle were initially unwilling to part with the Swedish forward, recent updates suggest that Liverpool remain determined to land Isak, and their chances could be boosted by developments at Old Trafford.
While Liverpool concentrate on strengthening their squad, Manchester United seem focused on offloading players. Following their capture of former Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, United are now weighing up potential sales involving Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jadon Sancho.
A report from The Sun reveals that Newcastle have become one of the front-runners to sign Rashford, despite competition from clubs like Barcelona.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, is reportedly keen on the England international—who impressed during a recent stint with Aston Villa—and is interested in a season-long loan move.
If Newcastle succeed in bringing in Rashford, it could prompt them to offload Isak, opening the door for Liverpool to swoop in. Alternatively, signing a new winger might see the Magpies entertain offers for Anthony Gordon, another player regularly linked with a move to Anfield.
However, the report also notes that, for now, Howe views Rashford as a rotation option alongside Isak rather than his direct replacement.
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