The summer transfer window for Liverpool is proving anything but quiet. Big names are being linked, others are leaving, and some targets are proving hard to land.
It’s a classic football market — part chess, part poker, and a little bit of hide-and-seek.
The Reds’ pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has hit a wall. According to The Telegraph, the Magpies’ Saudi owners have no plans to sell.
Isak’s absence from the match-day squad in a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid raised eyebrows. He wasn’t even seen in the stands. Eddie Howe summed it up with a hint of frustration:
“If it was that easy, I’d be doing it and I’d have done it yesterday. But it’s not.”
When asked about the forward’s training status, Howe was clear:
“I want him training, and I want him playing for us.”
The Swedish striker is yet to rejoin the main group, sparking talk that this might be more of a player decision than a coaching call.
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Liverpool transfer update: Nunez departs, Guehi in the spotlight
While Isak talks stall, Liverpool have said goodbye to Darwin Nunez. The forward has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for an initial £46 million, plus add-ons.
Nunez leaves with 40 goals, 22 assists, and a Premier League medal. Fans will remember his knack for late winners — the kind that made opponents groan and Kopites roar.
Attention now shifts to Marc Guehi. The Reds are reportedly leading the chase for the Crystal Palace captain.
As per The Telegraph, a move could happen this summer or in the next window. Palace boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed Guehi will wear the armband in the Community Shield despite the ongoing rumors.
Liverpool’s transfer playbook this summer is far from closed. A striker hunt, a defensive target, and a fresh hole to fill up front mean the coming weeks could bring more twists — and maybe a last-minute winner in the market.
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