Liverpool are ready to offer Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak during the summer window. Liverpool wants to use their senior team players to ease up the high valuation of Isak set by the Magpies.
Despite the 25-year-old’s importance at Newcastle, they could accept the deal due to considerable financial restraints and the player’s ambitions. Isak has played a pivotal role for the Magpies this season, singlehandedly giving them numerous victories in the Premier League.
The Sweden International also delivered a vital goalscoring performance in Newcastle’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Meanwhile, the Reds suffered a horrible period since their Champions League elimination, along with this deserved Carabao Cup final loss.
Liverpool fans recently learnt that their local hero Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to join Real Madrid as a free agent. The loss is both emotional and practical as they believed he would lead the club in his prime. Furthermore, as an asset, a player of Alexander-Arnold’s quality holds a lot of valuation which he would receive as a sign-on fee, leaving Liverpool with nothing for the player that they developed.
The Reds need to make a statement signing and move on from this short period of disarray. New head coach Arne Slot has already achieved a lot with the potential Premier League trophy without spending much.
Liverpool have only signed Federico Chiesa in a bargain deal for the 2024-25 season, compared to their high-spending rivals. According to TalkSport, Liverpool wants Isak from Newcastle and are ready to offer Gomez and Quansah for his services.
Gomez and Quansah conundrum
Gomez has served Liverpool through the Jurgen Klopp era, having signed under Brendan Rodgers at 18 years of age. However, the 27-year-old has faced a lot of trials and tribulations due to fitness concerns and nagging injuries.
Nevertheless, Gomez has played an important role in Liverpool’s recent history, forming a strong partnership with Virgil van Dijk. The England international played a crucial role last season as a utility player, playing in numerous positions.
However, the 27-year-old suffered from more injury issues this season and Liverpool are at a point where they need reliability. Furthermore, in his prime, Gomez is no longer a first-choice and he could achieve that status elsewhere. Newcastle targeted Gomez last summer to bolster their defence, understanding his qualities as a utility player.
Meanwhile, Quansah suffered a nightmare start under Slot after getting a halftime substitution in the first match against Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old responded well against the adversities he faced and produced some good performances in 2025.
Despite Quansah’s resurgence and well-known qualities, the young Englishman has not established himself as a reliable top-level defender. The Times reported that Newcastle are willing to pay £30million bid plus add-ons for the young defender, who they targeted last summer.
There is a good argument that Liverpool could demand a lot more for their defender considering the inflated Newcastle’s demand. Furthermore, Liverpool have to make room in defence to bring the players who could challenge Ibrahima Konate and Van Dijk.
Potential statement signing for Liverpool: Alexander Isak
After the three transfer windows of spending nothing, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have faced immense criticism. Those criticisms are somewhat justified considering how other clubs operate and how Liverpool comes too close to many trophies yet misses out due to fatigues or injuries to their regular starters.
Since the summer of 2025, new sporting director Richard Hughes has faced the brunt of those attacks, unfortunately. However, no one can deny that Hughes holds an immense reputation and his work at Bournemouth speaks for itself.
That being said, things are at their extreme after the news about Alexander-Arnold’s potential defection went public. Liverpool needs a statement signing and they can kill two birds with one stone by sorting out the problematic attack.
The attacking department has faced considerable criticism as Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz have struggled with inconsistencies. Liverpool have only spent a big amount in the transfer market when a position becomes a necessity. The attacking department is now a necessity for the Reds and the management needs to back their new head coach.
Currently, no one comes close to what Isak has done in the Premier League with consistency. The 25-year-old has just entered the peak year of his career and showcased his all-round attributes.
From his hold-up play to his movement in the channels and to break the offside trap, Isak’s attacking intelligence is excellent. The Swede compliments that intelligence with his pace, ability to hold himself against strong defenders and agility.
Furthermore, Isak’s technique and composure are second to none, capable of scoring goals from anywhere and also creating chances. Isak fits the profile that Liverpool desperately needs and he gets consistent European football along with the potential to win trophies in return.
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David Ornstein revealed that Newcastle values Isak at £150 million which is a valuation that is beyond Liverpool, making Gomez and Quansah perfect options to decrease that valuation considerably into a win-win situation for all the parties involved.