Liverpool have spent the last few weeks locked in a transfer battle for Alexander Isak.
Ever since Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s opening transfer offer - reported to be in the region of £110m - it’s been speculated that sporting director Richard Hughes could be back with another bid.
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That has not yet materialised however because Liverpool know a number of dominoes first need to fall before the Geordies accept an offer.
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Eddie Howe’s side have suffered a disappointing transfer window - landing precisely NONE of their forward targets.
Romano optimistic Newcastle will land striker
Hugo Ekitike was on the list - as were Joao Pedro, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo - but all have moved elsewhere with Ekitike taking to life at Liverpool with relish.
Newcastle won’t dare sell Isak until a new forward or two are sourced. Only then will Liverpool be permitted to wrap up a deal for 25-year-old Isak.
But the Reds have got reason to believe that a deal could be edging closer. Fabrizio Romano claims that a “green light” will soon come in the Magpies’ chase for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.
Newcastle expecting Wissa "green light"
The knock-on effect of that deal will include Isak perhaps being allowed his dream move to Anfield. Of course, Newcastle will also need to go shopping for a new No9.
“Obviously Newcastle need a replacement – maybe even two strikers,” the Italian transfer supremo told his YouTube audience.
“We know the situation with Yoane Wissa at Brentford: Brentford are still blocking him, but Newcastle remain confident they’ll get the green light.
“Then they would move to sign a new striker, because they need a proper number nine before they can allow Isak to leave.”
Liverpool ready to bid again
Liverpool’s first bid was rejected out of hand by Newcastle’s decision-makers but there appears to be no way back for the former Real Sociedad striker.
He is effectively on strike - playing no part in the season opener last weekend and is determined to force through a move to the Premier League champions.
“Liverpool are ready to bid again for Isak,” Romano states.
“I’ve been repeating this since July, and my position hasn’t changed: if Newcastle open the door, Liverpool will be very ready with a new proposal.”
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