Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip with updates on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Liverpool could be set for a busy summer transfer window based on the latest round of rumours. The Reds have just a couple of months to wait before they are officially able to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.
A host of players have already been mentioned as potential targets for Liverpool this summer. Arne Slot will add Giorgi Mamardashvili to his squad for next season, after the Reds agreed a deal with Valencia last summer.
As the March international break draws to a close, Liverpool will be busy looking ahead to their return to Premier League action. The Reds will face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield next Wednesday in the first of their final nine top-flight fixtures this term.
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Here, the ECHO takes a look at some of the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip that has generated headlines over the last 24 hours.
Alexander Isak update
Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. The Reds have been frequently credited with an interest in signing Isak for several months, and now a fresh update has emerged about the Sweden international.
Give Me Sport have reported that Liverpool's interest in signing Isak is "gaining traction" as the summer transfer window approaches. However, the report claims that Newcastle are determined to keep Isak at St James' Park despite the apparent interest from other clubs.
A potential price tag of £120million has been mentioned in the report, despite Newcastle's reported stance. Arsenal and Barcelona have also been credited with an interest in signing Isak in separate reports in recent weeks, as well as Liverpool.
Liverpool 'interested' in Serie A striker
Liverpool will reportedly face a battle to sign Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca when the transfer window opens.
Italian news outlet Messaggero Veneto have reported that the Reds have an interest in signing the forward in the summer, but will face competition from Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid. The Serie A outfit are reported to have placed a €35million (£29million) price tag on Lucca, which is said to include add-ons.
Lucca, 24, has scored 12 goals in all competitions for Udinese this season since joining the Serie A club last summer.