Alexander Isak bid CLOSE as Liverpool drop transfer hint

Newcastle forward - and documented Liverpool target – Alexander Isak issued a controversial statement on Tuesday night.

Rather than attend the PFA awards ceremony, Isak decided to send a message to his employers. Citing a lack of trust and broken relationships, the 25-year-old declared it time to move on.

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Liverpool are of course the No1 contenders for his signature - with no other teams currently in the hunt. For his part, the Sweden international has eyes only for Anfield and is determined to force his way to the Premier League champions this summer.

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Liverpool have long held Isak as their first choice for a new No9. Darwin Nunez did not quite cut it last season and has been moved on to Al-Hilal.

Liverpool won't move for another striker

Hugo Ekitike has also been brought to the club but is seen by Arne Slot as a versatile option who can also play from the left.

Liverpool definitely require another forward; the departures of Ben Doak, Luis Diaz and the aforementioned Nunez have left the Merseysiders a little light in attack.

And right now we can assume that Liverpool WILL be back for Isak. Despite looking a player short up top, Liverpool have not panicked into moving for another target.

The mantra around Anfield under FSG has always been that it’s better to sign no player than the wrong player. And with the move for Isak in stasis, Liverpool are sticking to their guns.

One more bid before window closes?

According to a report in the Athletic, Liverpool WILL come back with another bid before the window closes.

Clearly there is a lot that needs to happen before Isak ends up as a Liverpool player but there is no reason to believe that the Reds will look elsewhere at this stage.

LFC remain keen

“Newcastle’s rapid rejection of that £110million offer at the start of this month left Liverpool feeling that submitting an improved second bid would be futile,” the report reads.

“However, the Premier League champions haven’t pursued an alternative target in the near three weeks since and remain keen to secure Isak’s services if Newcastle’s stance changes.

“They have the funds to break the British transfer record to get Isak. They have embarked on the biggest spending spree in their history this summer, with around £320million, including add-ons, committed to new signings, but have also generated up to £220m from player sales.”

The Reds need some dominoes to fall - starting with Brentford agreeing to sell Yoane Wissa to the Magpies.

Plus, it’s likely that the North East side will require one more forward - a legitimate No9. After that Liverpool can delve back into their transfer kitty and wrap up a British record deal in the region of £135m or more for Isak.

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