Liverpool are interested in Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak as the Reds look to continue their spending this summer, and Magpies icon Alan Shearer has had his say on the matter
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Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Ipswich Town FC.
Alexander Isak may be playing for a different Premier League team next season
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Alan Shearer claims there is "no chance" of Alexander Isak joining up with Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz at Liverpool to form the ultimate attacking force.
While Liverpool are keen on the idea of Isak becoming their new number nine and being another exciting addition to their squad at Anfield, pulling off a transfer is going to be easier said than done.
Notable signings have already been secured by Arne Slot’s side in the form of Jeremie Frimpong and Wirtz – a British transfer record for £116m. And Slot is keen to further strengthen his team.
Isak would be an ideal successor to Darwin Nunez if the Uruguayan is let go, with Napoli among the clubs interested. However, Liverpool are not the only club in pursuit of Isak, with Arsenal also long-term admirers.
The Magpies have no intention to let Isak go on the cheap either, reportedly placing his worth at well over £150million. Eddie Howe is evidently not prepared to part ways with his key man, and there has not yet been any real indication from Isak – who has three years left on his contract – he would push for a move.
Nevertheless, the Reds have flexed their transfer muscle ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. And during Sunday's Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker delved into Liverpool's strategic transfers for the upcoming season.
Alexander Isak in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Newcastle United FC.
Alexander Isak has been subject of much transfer speculation this summer
He said: "Liverpool have been very impressive so far, I think, with the signings that they've done. They've just completed Florian Wirtz for £116million, so it's a lot of dough for Bayer Leverkeusen. But he's a wonderfully talented player."
Lineker then prematurely included Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, despite a transfer to the Reds not yet being completed or confirmed. He continued: "Kerkez, Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for around £40million, they join Jeremie Frimpong who signed a couple of weeks ago. All three are worth just under £200million."
The discussion then turned to where Wirtz might fit within Liverpool's attacking lineup, prompting Shearer to chime in. On the German recruit, Shearer said: "I think he'll be floating between the two.
Florian Wirtz is unveiled as a Liverpool player after his signing at AXA Training Centre on June 20, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz was unveiled as a Liverpool player on Friday
"I think you'll have obviously Salah on one side and whoever on the other side, and it'll be him that'll be the 10, the forward or whatever, and they'll just sort of rotate and do what they have to do. I think that's where he'll play."
Seizing a cheeky moment to rib the Newcastle legend about Isak possibly donning Liverpool red instead of black-and-white next season, Lineker added: "And Isak as the nine? Right?"
Shearer wasn’t shy to express his feelings, cheekily holding up both his middle fingers to the camera as he said: "No chance!"
Alan Shearer gives the middle finger during The Rest Is Football podcast.
Alan Shearer didn't mince his words or feelings towards a move to Liverpool for Alexander Isak
It’s clear Shearer is far from keen on seeing Isak leave Newcastle, like any fan – especially since the Swedish striker has been pivotal to their success. The 25-year-old played a massive part in Newcastle clinching their first significant trophy since 1955 by besting Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, and also aided in their qualification for next season's Champions League.
With an impressive tally of 27 goals and six assists across 42 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign, Isak stands out as an essential asset to Howe’s team.
However, Liverpool have already shattered the British transfer record once this summer with Wirtz, and they might be keen to flex their financial prowess to maintain their recent Premier League title triumph.