Liverpool have made a strong statement in the summer transfer market, reflecting their ambition following their Premier League title triumph under new manager Arne Slot.
The Reds have already secured key additions, bringing in Jeremie Frimpong and record signing Florian Wirtz to reinforce the right side of their defence and bolster their attacking midfield.
With those areas now addressed, the club is shifting focus to their frontline. Ongoing doubts around Darwin Nunez—who has struggled for consistency and is reportedly considering an exit—have pushed Liverpool to search for a new striker.
Among the names linked is Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, but the player most strongly associated with Liverpool’s plans is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, who is reportedly their top target.
However, renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on that possibility, suggesting a move is unlikely.
“Liverpool would try to go for Isak if he became available, but at the moment I don’t get that impression,” Romano said on the Market Madness podcast. “From what I hear, the club sees it as a very difficult deal.”
Isak’s appeal is clear. He netted 27 goals in 42 appearances last season and was pivotal in Newcastle’s success, including a key goal against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. His contributions helped secure Champions League qualification for the Magpies.
Newcastle are adamant the Swedish striker is not for sale. With their strong financial footing and ambition to compete at the top level, they consider Isak integral to their future.
Whether Liverpool will push forward with a bold bid remains to be seen. But based on current reports, a move for Isak this summer seems unlikely—though it could be revisited down the line.
Notably, football pundit Gary Neville has praised Isak, describing the Newcastle forward as “absolutely fantastic.”
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