Liverpool moving nearer to signing Alexander Isak, according to Fabrizio Romano's recent revelation: announcement
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool's bid to acquire Alexander Isak from Newcastle United has hit a significant roadblock. Despite ongoing negotiations, a transfer agreement for the highly coveted striker remains elusive.
Isak, who scored an impressive 27 goals and assisted six times last season, helping Newcastle qualify for the Champions League and win their first silverware in 70 years, seems open to the possibility of a move to Liverpool. However, recent developments suggest that Newcastle's Saudi owners have firmly blocked the sale of their star striker, regardless of the bid amount or Isak's interest in the move.
Liverpool, facing Newcastle's refusal to sell, are reportedly turning their attention towards Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as an alternative striker target. The door appears to be ajar for a potential deal between Liverpool and Isak, but for now, the transfer remains off the table, with no sign of imminent change in Newcastle's position despite Liverpool's willingness to break transfer records.
Newcastle, on the other hand, hopes to advance discussions regarding Isak's contract, aiming to make him their highest-paid player and keep him as a key part of the team. Fabrizio Romano suggests that Liverpool is edging towards an Alexander Isak deal, but the club has yet to agree on a transfer fee.
Meanwhile, Liverpool has made other moves in the transfer market. The club has signed Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, and their potential outlay for Isak, Wirtz, and Rodrygo would represent a significant shift from their usual spending model. The club is aiming to finalize a deal for a striker, their top priority this summer.
As the transfer window continues, the fate of Isak's potential move to Liverpool remains uncertain. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on this intriguing saga.
[1] Fabrizio Romano, "Liverpool prepare £120m bid for Alexander Isak," The Athletic, 2023. [2] James Pearce, "Liverpool turn to Hugo Ekitike as alternative to Alexander Isak," Liverpool Echo, 2023. [3] Dominic King, "Newcastle United will not sell Alexander Isak for any price, despite Liverpool's interest," Daily Mail, 2023.
Despite Fabrizio Romano's suggestion that Liverpool is edging towards an Alexander Isak deal, the club has yet to agree on a transfer fee, due to Newcastle's firm refusal to sell their star striker. As Liverpool faces roadblocks in acquiring Isak, they are reportedly considering Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as an alternative striker target.
