Alexander Isak
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By now, all Liverpool fans are aware that Alexander Isak has emerged as the centre-piece potential high-profile battle between Liverpool and Arsenal, with both clubs eager to secure a forward capable of propelling their squads to new heights.
The marksman’s 19 Premier League strikes this term are bettered only by Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak is driven by a perfect storm of circumstances: Darwin Nunez’s erratic performances and Arne Slot’s ambition to construct a more clinical offensive unit, particularly given Diogo Jota’s prolonged absences and the over-reliance on Mohamed Salah’s goals.
Now David Ornstein has provided a big update on the Swedish international:
Revealing in an Athletic Q&A session, the transfer journalist confirmed that he’s heard that Alexander Isak is a Liverpool target:
“They will obviously have multiple options on their radar but the only name I’ve personally heard of so far is Alexander Isak. Liverpool aren’t alone in liking the Swede,” David Ornstein said.
“Liverpool will only move for Isak if he is genuinely available.”
“They’re not the type of club to engage in a wild goose chase.”
“I do think his future will be one of the big talking points heading into and during the summer transfer window,” Ornstein concluded.
Isak’s performances this season justify the significant interest in his services.
The striker has netted 22 goals and provided five assists in 31 appearances for Newcastle during the 2024/25 campaign, operating at a goal contribution every 90.85 minutes he’s been on the field.
This exceptional form follows an already impressive record since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, with 56 goals in 97 appearances for the Magpies.
Meanwhile, the club’s chief executive, Darren Eales, confirmed that contract talks are coming:
“We’re going to be clear, he has multiple years left [on his deal],” he said this week.
“So all of these things, we will have the discussions in terms of a new deal, just like we did, whether it’s Joelinton, Bruno or Anthony Gordon.”
”That’s something that we will approach in the summer.”
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