Liverpool have been in contact with the representatives of an "incredible" player ahead of the summer transfer window, journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
Liverpool in need of summer attacking signings
The Reds are still having a superb season, and defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United shouldn't change that, but it has highlighted the need for attacking reinforcements this summer.
Mohamed Salah has enjoyed a sensational campaign, while Cody Gakpo has also shone, but there are question marks over the futures of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
All three have had up-and-down seasons, with Diaz the best of the three, but arguably not at the world-class level Sadio Mane was at when he starred on the left wing for Liverpool. Nunez is still a frustrating player to watch both in and out of possession, while Jota looks like injuries could be catching up with him. He has only scored twice in 2025 to date.
A new centre forward is essential for Arne Slot come the end of the campaign, with Newcastle ace Alexander Isak arguably the top option to come in. Now, a fresh update has dropped regarding Liverpool's pursuit of him.
Liverpool in talks to sign "incredible" £160m star
Speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday [via The Metro], Romano claimed that Liverpool and by extension FSG have been in contact with Isak's people, as they look to beat Arsenal to his signature in the summer window:
"Newcastle keep insisting in private and in public that they want to keep Alexander Isak. They hope to be in the Champions League next season but, in any case, they want to keep Alexander Isak at the club, so that’s the message from Newcastle. But I keep telling you that big, big, massive proposals will come to the table for Alexander Isak because Arsenal will be there, Arsenal want Isak.
"[Benjamin] Sesko is the other name on the list but, for sure, Isak and Sesko are the main names. Liverpool are also there for Alexander Isak, they already made some contacts with people close to the player, so both clubs are interested in Alexander Isak. For Arsenal, he is the absolute top target. For Liverpool, he’s one of names they are considering in that position."
This is another encouraging update, with Isak a player who could transform Liverpool as an attacking force, standing out as arguably Europe's most in-form striker this season.
The 25-year-old, valued at a whopping £160m, is coming into his absolute peak years, recently being described as "incredible" by Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, and he could be the next great striker at Anfield.
The one concern would be a questionable injury record down the years, so he would be a slight risk if huge money was spent on him, but he has started 25 games in the Premier League this season, which bodes well moving forward, with 19 goals coming his way in the competition.
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Isak has all the attributes to excel under Slot, whether it be great finishing, a silky touch or pace to run in behind, and he could be a game-changer of an addition if Liverpool can sign him over Arsenal.