Julian Ward favourite holds the KEY to Alexander Isak deal

A Julian Ward favourite could now hold the key to Liverpool completing a deal for Alexander Isak.

It's very clear that the Reds want to sign the Swede international this month. However, it's also very clear that they are going to have to go about their business very patients.

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The reality is that in order to sign Isak, Liverpool are on a chain. A seemingly never-ending chain. That's because before Newcastle United agree to sell Isak, they will want replacements, and the sides who will sell them those replacements, want replacements for the replacements as well. And so forth and so forth, going round and round in circles.

This makes the situation a very delicate one. From Isak's side, Liverpool can only hope he continues to force the issue, which will put the Reds in the driving seat.

Liverpool have done everything to convince Isak that this is the best move for him and his career. He'd be joining one of the best teams in the world, playing under one of the best managers in the world, and the best players.

For Isak, the decision is a no brainer.

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Obviously, for Newcastle, things are a bit different. This is not an easy decision for them to make because Isak is probably their best player.

You don't ever want to be in a position where you have to sell your best player. However, with Isak's desire to leave the club having been communicated very clearly to Newcastle, it does feel like they don't have a choice.

So, now the Magpies face the unenviable task of trying to source a replacement for Isak. And that's not an easy thing to do.

Right now, Benjamin Sesko appears to be the main target for them. However, how keen he actually is on a move to Newcastle is moot. Manchester United also want to sign the Slovenian and it feels like, Sesko would be leaning towards that move over Newcastle.

Writing in the Daily Mail, Craig Hope has claimed that Newcastle do have alternative options to Sesko.

One of the players who the Magpies have lined up and are considering making a move to sign is Goncalo Ramos.

This is a player who will be very familiar to Liverpool's recruitment team. As Anfield Watch exclusively revealed, Ramos was on the club's radar as well this summer, if they were unable to get their main targets - which included Hugo Ekitike and Isak.

Julian Ward is thought to be a particularly big fan of the Portuguese forward and wanted him signed over Darwin Nunez. In the end, that move never materialised but Liverpool's admiration remains for Ramos.

Now though he holds the key to the entire Isak deal. It could all depend on him. Whether he would be open to moving to Newcastle, and playing regular football. Or whether he is content in Paris, coming off the bench.

It's all up to Ramos to decide. Liverpool will want a resolution quickly. As will Newcastle, so he doesn't have a lot of time left.

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