Liverpool get HUGE Alexander Isak green light

Liverpool have been named among the clubs potentially interested in Alexander Isak should the opportunity to sign the Newcastle forward come available.

The 25-year-old has scored 19 goals and added five assists in the Premier League this season and is making a name as one of the world’s best No9s.

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There have been rumblings that Newcastle would have to sell the Sweden international should they fail to land Champions League football at the end of the season. However the scale of the operation required to sign Isak is enormous.

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The Magpies are reported to be seeking £150 million in order to part with their star striker and the wages on offer will have to be excessive too.

Isak is under contract at St. James’ Park until 2028 having signed from Real Sociedad in 2022 for over £60m.

But there are signs that Eddie Howe’s side are preparing the way for Isak to leave the club with a succession plan beginning to take shape.

Isak out, Ekitike in?

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike is enjoying a fantastic season in front of goal and has even been named as a potential Liverpool target.

However, there is no doubt the Reds’ decision-makers would be welcome to the idea of the Frenchman joining Newcastle if it meant grabbing hold of Isak next summer.

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"It’s understood that Newcastle are already considering Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as Isak’s replacement, a player whom they were interested in when he played for Paris Saint-Germain,” a report reads in Caught Offside.

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Along with Newcastle and Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United, West Ham, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been credited with interest in Ekitike.

The 22-year-old is under contract until 2029 with Eintracht and has scored 17 goals and added six assists in 33 games this season.

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The former Reims striker was discussed by Anfield Watch as a potential successor to Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota up front for Arne Slot’s side in a recent video.

Liverpool are planning a significant striking overhaul this summer and Reds fans will be hoping Isak will be spearheading it.

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