Still hope for Liverpool?! How Newcastle could be convinced to sell Alexander Isak – but blockbuster transfer faces two big problems

Liverpool are clinging to the hope that Alexander Isak can be prised away from Newcastle, but the blockbuster transfer faces two big problems.

• Reds left short of striker options
• Must smash records to land Swede
• Two arrivals required at St. James' Park

• Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The reigning Premier League champions saw their lack of central striking options highlighted in the 2025 Community Shield, with Arne Slot’s side missing an attacking focal point after taking Hugo Ekitike – who had opened the scoring against Crystal Palace – off in the second half at Wembley.

Advertisement

• Getty/GOAL
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Reds have sold Darwin Nunez to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, meaning that they are short of cover in the No.9 department. A record-breaking raid on Newcastle for Sweden international Isak continues to be mooted.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Isak is said to have tabled a transfer request at St. James’ Park, but the Magpies remain understandably reluctant to part with their prized asset. A deal could still be done before the next deadline passes, but the stars need to align on Merseyside and Tyneside in order for that to happen.

• Getty
  

  TELL ME MORE

  According to , Newcastle will need to sign two strikers “of suitable quality” before entering into Isak sale talks. Liverpool must also stump up a British transfer record £150 million ($202m) in order to land the prolific 25-year-old.