According to Fabrizio Romano’s latest update on his YouTube channel, both Liverpool FC and Arsenal are interested in Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak this summer. Full quote is as follows:
”I wanted to confirm once again the striker targets I’ve mentioned. For sure, Alexander Isak is the priority for Arsenal, but Liverpool is also closely monitoring his situation. So, both Liverpool and Arsenal will be in the mix for the player, and it really depends on what Newcastle decides regarding the player’s future.
“If you speak to Newcastle today, they insist that the player is not for sale and is untouchable. However, when these clubs come forward with significant offers, we’ll have to see what kind of numbers they’re prepared to present. Forget about €70-80-90 million; it will need to be more than that to convince Newcastle.”
“Arsenal will be there, Liverpool will be there, and it will be a busy summer for Liverpool – we’ll touch on that in the coming days.”
“Remember what I mentioned about Darwin Nunez: he is expected to leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Alexander Isak is one of the names on their list, but for Arsenal, Isak is an obsession. Arsenal have wanted him for a long time, and he’s considered fantastic by Mikel Arteta. It’s certainly going to be an interesting situation to follow.”
Regardless of both clubs’ interest, it’s tough to see a state-funded club like Newcastle willingly sell their star player unless Isak forces a move through. If that and a Saudi move for Darwin happens, Liverpool could plausibly be there for a big-money transfer in the summer.