Liverpool have made their powerplay of the summer after telling Newcastle United they intend to open talks to sign Alexander Isak.
Arne Slot has already added a world class player to his ranks with the addition of Florian Wirtz. Adding Alexander Isak to the mix just further demonstrates how ambitious Liverpool are in this new era under Slot.
The Swede scored 23 Premier League goals last season and played a huge part in Newcastle United beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final as well as their successful Champions League qualification campaign.
Yet, despite Newcastle hopes that securing European football would see them retain Isak, those hopes are at risk of being dash amid Liverpool’s charm offensive.
On Tuesday, the news broke that Liverpool had approached Newcastle but now Fabrizio Romano has more to share.
Alexander Isak wants Liverpool move and has never stood in the way of their interest
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have made it clear to Newcastle that they are willing to spend a massive sum of money to sign Isak this summer while the player is more than open to the idea of joining the Premier League champions.
*“Liverpool told Newcastle that they are ready to offer £120m record fee for Alexander Isak,*” Romano reports on his YouTube channel.
“What I’m told also is that the player DIDN’T close the doors to Liverpool. So Isak didn’t stop Liverpool from doing that.
“The player is still in conversations with Newcastle because they want to offer him a new contract. So Newcastle really hope to advance on that one.
“But the player didn’t stop Liverpool. Isak didn’t say no to Liverpool, he seems to be open to the move.”
Latest on Isak’s dissatisfaction with Newcastle contract in the past could prove beneficial to Liverpool
The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope reports that Isak’s situation is “complicated” but Liverpool can play on contract disappointment the forward experienced after the ownership change at the club.
“As explained last week, Alexander Isak’s situation at Newcastle is complicated,” began Hope. “His motivations could determine what happens next amid Liverpool interest.
“He was disappointed that what he thought was the promise of a new contract from previous co-owners was not honoured after they left.
“Paul Mitchell took the view he was already well paid and had four years to run. Talks ended and there has been no progress since Newcastle do not want to sell and are likely to offer Isak improved terms.
“It is not yet known if he wants to sign new deal. Club are braced for formal Liverpool offer.”