Liverpool Target âDreamâ Striker as Diaz Departure Nears â Major Transfer on the Horizon đ„
Liverpoolâs pursuit of a new No.9 is set to intensify once the expected departure of Luis Diaz is finalized â though growing interest from Saudi Arabia may complicate the situation.
According to journalist Pipe Sierra on X: âOnce Luchoâs departure is confirmed, they will go for Isak, Iâve been told.â
With Paul Joyce also confirming that a deal for Diazâs exit is already in place, Liverpool now appear ready to move forward in their efforts to land long-time target Alexander Isak.
Liverpoolâs ÂŁ120M Isak Bid Gains Momentum â But Saudi Ownership Poses a Twist
Liverpoolâs pursuit of Alexander Isak is gathering pace, with The Telegraph reporting that the club is preparing a British-record bid worth up to ÂŁ120 million for the Newcastle striker â though a surprising twist may complicate negotiations.
According to journalist Luke Edwards, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is not in charge of deciding Isakâs future. Instead, the clubâs Saudi ownership â including PIF and chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan â has stepped in to oversee the situation directly, as Liverpoolâs interest intensifies.
This shift adds a layer of complexity, especially as Newcastle are said to value their star forward at more than ÂŁ150 million.
Despite the challenges, the transfer saga appears to be just getting started â and with tensions reportedly rising within the Newcastle camp, Liverpool may soon find the opportunity they need to strike a
Confusion at Newcastle as Isak Misses Tour â Liverpool Ready to Pounce
Tensions appear to be rising at Newcastle, with reports suggesting that several players are âbemusedâ by Alexander Isakâs absence from the clubâs pre-season tour.
Midfielder Bruno GuimarĂŁes commented on the situation, stating: âHeâs been through some rough things. They told us he was in Newcastle because of his injury.â
The growing uncertainty at St. Jamesâ Park â along with the fact that major decisions are now being made at boardroom level â may open the door for Liverpool to make a move.
Journalist Paul Joyce has already confirmed that Hugo Ekitikeâs arrival doesnât mark the end of Liverpoolâs plans to bolster their attack.
Manager Arne Slot is reportedly still eager to add another forward, and Alexander Isak â who notably caused Liverpool problems in the Carabao Cup final â remains the Redsâ priority.
With Luis Diazâs transfer to Bayern Munich nearing completion, expect Liverpoolâs pursuit of Isak to escalate rapidly.