Alexander Isak has been on Liverpool’s transfer wishlist since the start of June.
The striker is one of the best in the world and, to be honest, he was easily the best in the Premier League last season.
Even though Arne Slot and Richard Hughes made a £110million bid for the Sweden international, it was instantly rejected, and since then, there have been no club-to-club talks.
Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield
Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images
Rumours of Newcastle’s ownership group going around to Isak’s house to persuade him to stay have been shared; however, at the moment, it seems like he’s sticking to his guns and wants out of St James’ Park.
Liverpool could still sign Alexander Isak even if Newcastle only sign one striker
Over the last few weeks, football fans have seen Eddie Howe try and fail to entice a new number nine to Newcastle.
Players such as Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko have all chosen to take their careers elsewhere, leaving the Magpies somewhat stuck.
And, now that Anthony Gordon has been suspended due to his terrible challenge on Virgil van Dijk, it’s hard to see who they’ll have leading their attacking line.
And, while speaking on the Sports Mole YouTube channel, journalist David Lynch gave his thoughts on whether the Reds could still end up signing Isak if Newcastle only make one addition.
MORE LIVERPOOL STORIES
“It’s definitely on the table that they sign just one in Strand Larsen and sell Isak regardless,” Lynch said.
“I think that would just be an acknowledgement of the fact that the Isak situation is completely untenable.”
Liverpool still haven’t made another formal offer for Alexander Isak
As mentioned, Liverpool have already had a £110million offer rejected by Newcastle for their star man.
In an ideal world for the Magpies, they’d end up keeping Isak and have him lead their attacking line and then use Jorgen Strand Larsen as a back-up, or even to allow them to start with two strikers.
However, since Isak is set on exiting this summer, you’d think that they’d take the £120million+ deal and allow him to depart.
To make another bid for the towering Swede, Liverpool are waiting for the “green light” from the Magpies.
“Liverpool are still waiting for that green light to come and bid [for Isak] and if they get that, you’d be amazed if the deal doesn’t get done,” Lynch said on the Sports Mole YouTube channel.
“I’m pretty sure they both have similar ideas around what that fee would be.
“It’s just that waiting game now.”
Alexander Isak applauds supporters ahead of Newcastle United's Premier League match against Everton at St James' Park.
Photo by George Wood/Getty Images
Of course, only time will tell whether a deal goes through, but with how determined Isak is to leave St James’ Park, it’s hard to see how Newcastle would be able to keep him around, let alone reintegrate him into their squad.