Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window.
Reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool have not established contact over a move for 25-year-old Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, and they will face competition from Arsenal.
Isak has established himself as the best striker in the Premier League this season, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Liverpool if they can get the deal done.
It is no secret that the Reds need a clinical goalscorer in the summer and have Alexander Isak in their sights. Diogo Jota has been in disastrous form in recent weeks, and Darwin Nunez is not a reliable goalscorer. Liverpool need to find an alternative, and Isak would be the ideal acquisition.
The Swede has 25 goals this season, and he has impressed against the top teams. Isak has managed to torment Liverpool multiple times this season including his winning goal in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool.
It is no surprise that Liverpool are keen on signing a player of his quality. He could transform them in the final third. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah might leave the Merseyside club in the summer when his contract expires, and they need to replace his end product as well. Signing a world-class striker like Isak could fill the void left by the Egyptian international.
Isak might fancy a new challenge
Alexander Isak has proven himself at Newcastle United, and he has helped them win a trophy and secure European qualification for the next season. The Swede might feel that this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and try out a new challenge. He will look to win major trophies and compete in the Champions League with Liverpool if the move goes through.
The Swedish international is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and Liverpool might have to spend the club-record fee in order to get the deal done. Newcastle United won’t want to let him leave the club easily. However, if he decides to force an exit, Liverpool could have an upper hand in negotiations.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool follow up on their contacts with an official offer now. Meanwhile, Arsenal have looked toothless in the final third, and they need an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus. The Newcastle United mainstay could be the ideal acquisition, and he could solve their goal-scoring problems.