**Liverpool Drop Interest in Isak, Turn Focus to Gyökeres and Other Striker Options**

Liverpool Cool Pursuit of Isak, Turn to Gyökeres in Striker Search

After weeks of speculation, Liverpool have officially scaled back their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, shifting focus toward more financially viable alternatives—most notably Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres.

Sources close to the club confirm that the Reds are wary of breaching financial thresholds after already spending £185.5 million this summer on marquee signings including Florian Wirtz (£116M), Milos Kerkez (£40M), and Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5M).

🔴 Why Liverpool Pulled Out of the Isak Race
Despite Isak’s sensational 2024/25 campaign—27 goals and 6 assists in 42 games—Newcastle’s price tag of £150M–£200M proved prohibitive. A reported £61M offer from another club was swiftly rejected, signaling Newcastle’s unwillingness to negotiate.

While Isak was reportedly open to a move to Anfield, the Magpies’ hardline stance left Liverpool with little choice but to walk away.

Enter Viktor Gyökeres
Liverpool have now turned to 26-year-old Viktor Gyökeres, who enjoyed a phenomenal season with Sporting CP: 43 goals and 15 assists in 50 appearances. With a price tag of £70M–£80M, he represents a high-value option without the financial strain of the Isak deal.

🧩 Other Striker Options in the Mix

  • Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt): Gaining traction after positive talks with his camp.
  • Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig): Talented, but costly.
  • Victor Osimhen (Napoli): World-class, but his release clause and salary demands may be a barrier.

🔁 Outgoing Moves Influence Urgency

  • Darwin Núñez is reportedly close to joining Napoli.
  • Federico Chiesa could also be on the move.
  • Jarell Quansah’s £35M sale to Bayer Leverkusen has helped ease budgetary concerns, but the focus remains on squad balance and financial sustainability.

🗣️ What This Means for Liverpool
While some fans are disappointed by the collapse of the Isak pursuit, many see the pivot toward emerging or undervalued talent as a smart long-term strategy under new boss Arne Slot.

Liverpool’s transfer approach this summer reflects a shift—one focused not just on elite names, but on building a balanced, title-challenging squad within budgetary limits

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