Liverpool have dominated the transfer headlines this summer with their long-standing interest in Alexander Isak covered by almost every major outlet.
One of the main areas that Liverpool still need to strengthen this summer is their attack, especially since both Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz could be on their way out of Anfield.
A regular scoring number nine was one of the main things that the Reds were missing last season, and even though Diaz and Cody Gakpo did a solid job of filling in, they’re both far more effective on the wing.
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo pictured at the premiere of the F1 Movie.
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There’s no hiding from the fact that Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have already spent close to £200million on new recruits this summer, which begs the question: how can the Reds also afford to bring Isak in?
Liverpool could still lose £200million this summer and be PSR compliant
One of the things that Liverpool have been good at over the last few years is that they’ve not overspent or bought players in the market for no reason.
And, while this may have annoyed fans at the time, with the way things are headed this summer, it could end up being one of Liverpool’s best transfer windows of all time.
A report from journalist Dave Powell has now outlined how Liverpool could even begin to afford a move for Isak after spending what they’ve spent this summer.
“Based on Liverpool’s net + PSR position, and assuming profit for 24/25 (expected) then using the example of a £20m profit, plus allowable deductions and £105m PSR limit, LFC could still lose more than £200m in 25/26,” he wrote.
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“And be PSR compliant after Isak, Wirtz, Kerkez, Frimpong and GM.”
He also replied to his tweet and added: “All hypothetical on Isak, I must add. The £120m could be for him or other additions. Makes the same sum, though.”
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If Liverpool weren’t already dominant enough last season, they will almost certainly be even better next term.
The Reds have already brought in the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez this summer, with those additions by themselves being an impressive window by their standards.
However, if they can somehow manage to get Newcastle to loosen their stance and allow Isak to leave, then it feels like they’d be close to unstoppable.
Eddie Howe celebrating Newcastle's Carabao Cup win over Liverpool.
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Indeed, these are all ifs, buts and maybes at the moment, but the fact that the Reds’ pursuit of Isak is being as widely reported as this means that there’s a genuine possibility that this could happen.
It’s an exciting time to be a Liverpool fan at the moment, and long may it continue.