Liverpool Prepare Welcome Gift for Alexander Isak After Fresh Newcastle Decision Made
- Alexander Isak is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, and the club has reportedly prepared a perfect gift for the forward
- Newcastle earlier rejected a £110 million bid from the reigning Premier League champions for the Swedish forward this August
- Isak's future remains unclear, but reports suggest Liverpool is unlikely to make an improved offer this summer
English Premier League club Liverpool has prepared a welcome gift ahead of the possible arrival of Alexander Isak from rivals Newcastle United.
The Swede is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football at the moment as the transfer window closes on September 1.
Earlier in August, Newcastle rejected a £110 million bid from Liverpool for the forward, and reports have it that the Reds are not willing to submit an improved bid.
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According to ECHO, his status remains uncertain as he had limited playing time during the pre-season.
Isak was also left on the bench in their recent 1-1 Premier League draw against Aston Villa, fuelling speculation about a potential move to Anfield.
Liverpool is still active in the transfer market, and they have a vacancy in their iconic No.9 shirt following Darwin Nunez’s departure earlier this month.
If a deal for Isak materialises, the iconic No.9 shirt could be an ideal gift for the striker.
Other squad numbers, including 13, 16, 23, and 24, are also available for new signings. The Reds are reportedly targeting a centre-back and a wide forward before the window closes.
The reigning Premier League champions secured their eighth signing of the summer, centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma for £26 million.
Leoni has claimed the No.15 shirt, vacant since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s exit in 2023.
Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has disclosed that nothing has changed in the transfer status of Isak. Howe said via Sky Sports:
"Nothing has changed. The door is well and truly open. He has to decide what he wants to do. We would like a resolution. We need that clarity. You don't need any kind of distraction.
"I am not in control of that. There is one person who can control that. Let's wait and see. I have made my stance clear. I am concentrating on the team."
During a post-match TV interview with Anthony Gordon, who filled in as a false nine, Newcastle fans were heard chanting against Alexander Isak in the background due to his absence. Amid the noise, Gordon said:
"It has been difficult because we're a tight-knit group. But you see, today, we've still got that spirit and togetherness.
"That will never go, regardless of individuals. We're still together. Things like this can make you better in the end."
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Liverpool eye Ademola Lookman
Legit.ng earlier reported that Liverpool has set their sights on signing Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman from Italian side Atalanta this summer.
The Reds are opting for the CAF Player of the Year due to his relatively cheap value of 60 million euros in the transfer market.
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