Alexander Isak continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool
The Premier League champions saw an opening bid worth £110million rejected by Newcastle earlier this month and the Sweden international has since been exiled from the first-team squad.
Speaking ahead of the Reds’ 4-2 win over Bournemouth, Slot said: “I see Hugo mainly as a number nine that could also play from the left or play together with another number nine,” Slot said.
“It’s clear that with Darwin gone and Luis Diaz gone, and even last season, we had five or six options. I think, again, Diogo, I need to mention him as well.
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While second bid from Liverpool for Isak has not yet materialised, though is expected before September 1, Newcastle’s stance on a potential transfer has been revealed.
According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, the Magpies will only entertain the thought of losing their talisman if two forwards arrive at St James’ Park.
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As things currently stand, Newcastle are hoping to wrap up a deal for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
However, the two clubs are yet to agree a fee with Newcastle not willing to meet the Bees’ valuation of Wissa - now £60m having initially been at around the £50m mark.
Meanwhile, the Athletic have reported firm interest from Eddie Howe’s side in Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
It is understood that the 25-year-old is among a small group of forwards being considered to bolster Newcastle’s attack but a deal is not more advanced than other options.
Furthermore, the report states that talks have already taken place via intermediaries and that the Norway international would be keen on a move to Newcastle but is not agitating to leave Wolves.
Amid reports that Newcastle value Isak at £150m, Liverpool have brought in funds from Nunez, Diaz and Ben Doak sales in recent weeks to get closer to that figure.