Liverpool move one step CLOSER to Alexander Isak deal

Liverpool are waiting for a couple of crucial dominoes to fall before they can sign Alexander Isak.

The Sweden forward, 25, is the priority striking target for sporting director Richard Hughes - with the Reds having seen one bid knocked back by Newcastle already.

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The Geordies turned down an offer worth £110m for their star attraction but it’s widely accepted that the Anfield club will be back before the window closes.

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Whether that bid will be welcomed depends on two factors.

Newcastle's current lack of strikers

One, it will need to satisfy Newcastle’s financial requirements. We know that £110m was too little and the North East side want closer to £150m for the striker.

Two, Newcastle will need to add to their strikeline.

It’s been a difficult summer for Eddie Howe’s side - who have failed to land the likes of Joao Pedro, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.

They have only got William Osula as a natural No9 and his future is under scrutiny.

Newcastle want Wissa and one more forward

Yoane Wissa is seen as Newcastle’s No1 pick for attack but he is by no means a like-for-like replacement for Isak. Instead, Newcastle will need to find another centre-forward - not easy given the late stage of the window.

And according to a report in Fichajes, the Magpies are going to try to sign Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone’s side have had a torrid start to their LaLiga campaign - scoring only one point out of six - but Sorloth was on the scoresheet in their 1-1 weekend draw with Elche.

Despite his starting berth, the 29-year-old is reported to be concerned about the size of the role he is set to play at the club this season.

Newcastle interested in Sorloth

Sorloth scored 20 goals in 35 outings in the Spanish top flight last season - a productive spell at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano thus far.

But Atletico would be content to sell him for around €35m with the Norway international contracted until 2029.

No doubt this would be a perfect signing for Newcastle - a strapping centre forward in the traditional mould. And his acquisition would then allow Liverpool to move in for Isak.

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