Alexander Isak
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By now, most Liverpool fans are aware that the club holds some form of interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Earlier this month, Fabrizio Romano reported that the club has made contact with the representatives of Alexander Isak.
Isak, 25, has been phenomenal this season, scoring 23 goals in 33 appearances for Newcastle.
His impressive form has not only helped Newcastle win their first major domestic trophy in 70 years but also caught the attention of several major clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and more recently Barcelona who sent scouts to watch him just before the international break.
Liverpool’s interest in Isak stems from their need for a new center forward, especially with speculation surrounding the future of key players like Mohamed Salah.
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to bolster their attacking lineup, emphasizing the need for additional firepower to alleviate pressure on Salah.
Isak’s potential signing would not only address this need but also significantly enhance Liverpool’s title aspirations for the 2025-26 season.
Speaking about his future over the international break, the player himself confirmed his love for Newcastle United – saying:
“It’s been written how much I love the city and the club, how well I feel there. I’m not thinking about the future.”
“I just want to perform for Newcastle. Now we won the cup, but we want to finish strong and reach the Champions League games. That’s where my focus lies.”
Now a fresh report from Spain has shed light on Barcelona’s stance on the Swede, with Liverpool touted as Isak’s favoured option.
El Nacional have released an article detailing the Catalan side’s chances of signing the 25-year-old this summer.
Barcelona’s interest is tempered by financial constraints, with the Catalan club unable to match Newcastle’s valuation without significant player sales, such as Ronald Araújo or Frenkie de Jong.
While Isak admires Barcelona’s style and is open to waiting for their offer, the article stresses that his patience is finite, and Liverpool’s ability to act swiftly—bolstered by existing rapport between the player’s camp and the club—could seal the deal before Barcelona resolves its fiscal hurdles.
Slot’s readiness to integrate Isak as a marquee signing further underscores Liverpool’s proactive stance.
Ultimately, the piece frames the saga as a race against time for Barcelona, with Liverpool holding both financial leverage and the player’s inclination to join a thriving project under Slot.
The report adds:
“According to sources close to the player’s entourage, Isak’s dream has always been to play at Anfield, and the current situation of the red team makes it even more tempting.”
“The good relationship between Isak’s entourage and the red club could facilitate a quick negotiation in case the interest is officially activated.”
“Isak wants to play in a big club, but he knows that the Liverpool train does not pass twice.”
Newcastle’s valuation of Alexander Isak would represent a significant profit on their initial £63 million investment from Real Sociedad in 2022.
This means that Newcastle’s asking price for their star striker could well surpass the £100 million mark, with some suggesting figures as high as £150 million.
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