Liverpool have reportedly received a swift rejection from Newcastle United over their approach for Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window.
The Reds did not submit a formal offer, but they “communicated their interest” in doing a deal worth £120 million, according to The Athletic.
There is an “awareness” at Anfield that the club need to bring in “further additions” ahead of next season, but it looks like Isak will not be one of them.
Liverpool switch transfer targets as Isak approach rejected
Liverpool have been told that the Sweden striker is not for sale and value him at £150m, according to Sky Sports News.
They are instead “expected” to turn their attentions to Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, who is also a target for Newcastle.
The Magpies have been engaged in talks with the German outfit and the player’s representatives recently to try and organise a deal.
However, Newcastle have seen a club-record £70m bid for the 23-year-old rejected by Frankfurt. It’s claimed that other clubs have “signalled” they are willing to pay more than that for the starley, whom they value at £85m.
Liverpool have already spent close to £200m on new signings this summer as Arne Slot strengthens his squad ahead of defending their Premier League title next season, including a potential British record transfer fee for Florian Wirtz.
They appear willing to spend even more before the window closes as their search for a new frontman continues. With Darwin Nunez linked with an exit, Ekitike could be the player to lead the line in 2025/26.
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