Eddie Howe finds himself in a precarious position as he fights to retain the services of striker Alexander Isak at Newcastle United. The Swedish forward was notably absent from training on Wednesday, fuelling fervent rumours of a potential transfer to Liverpool.
Having already bolstered their squad with marquee acquisitions such as Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool, under Arne Slot’s stewardship, appear far from finished in the transfer market. The Anfield club had a £110 million bid for Isak turned down by Newcastle last week, yet they remain undeterred, with sources suggesting a renewed approach contingent on Newcastle securing suitable replacements.
Isak has been vocal about his desire to leave St James’ Park, with Liverpool being his preferred destination. Newcastle World reported that Isak opted for individual sessions at Benton earlier in the week before his unexpected absence on Wednesday. It remains uncertain whether Isak is set for transfer negotiations or continuing his solo training regime, but it is clear he missed a team session and a subsequent team family event organised by Howe.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has weighed in, expressing his admiration for Isak’s potential impact at Anfield but raising concerns over the hefty £150 million valuation. Speaking on The Overlap, Carragher remarked, “It would be an amazing signing. But as a Liverpool supporter, I don’t think we should spend £150 million on Isak.”
Carragher also noted the seemingly haphazard approach to Liverpool’s striker recruitment, given their recent £80 million signing of Hugo Ekitike. “There’s something amiss here,” he mused. “It doesn’t feel right to me.”
With the transfer window ticking down, Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak has quickly become one of the summer’s most captivating narratives, as fans and pundits alike await the next twist in this transfer saga.
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