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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool ‘play Alexander Isak waiting game' for dream summer signing
Liverpool have already splashed the cash in the transfer market this summer and could potentially make Newcastle star Alexander Isak their latest big-money signing Liverpool are willing to bide their time to make a move for Newcastle sensation Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward has been identified as a potential signing for the Reds this summer as they aim to bolster their attack. Current striker Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move to Italian champions Napoli, which would leave a vacancy at Anfield. But a deal looked difficult given Newcastle were in no mood to sell, while they also put an eye-watering £150m asking price on Isak. But it appears that Liverpool actually have a plan in place to potentially seal a late deal. The Liverpool Echo have reported that Merseyside chiefs are happy to just keep an eye on developments as it stands. They believe that Newcastle could potentially need funds to finance an imminent spree in the market. The Magpies are chasing lucrative deals for James Trafford, Anthony Elanga and Joao Pedro - with a £100m+ deal for Isak going a long way in helping Newcastle afford those three deals. There is also the small matter of Newcastle's efforts to keep Isak at St James' Park. Previous reports have suggested that the Magpies were willing to make the striker the highest-paid player in the club's history and it is suggested that Liverpool would have no issue in matching his demands. So, it may be wise for Arne Slot 's side to actually bide their time to see how discussions go. Meanwhile, Liverpool could also have more freedom when it comes to PSR restrictions closer to the end of the window. Their mega money deals for Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong look set to go into last season's figures and given the Reds' relatively low spending in the seasons prior, they have a lot of headspace, meaning another huge fee could potentially be affordable. Speaking last season, Eddie Howe was unable to give any guarantees that his star forward would stay in the North East. He said: "I never make those guarantees about any player and it's not to do with Alex's future but I'd be foolish to sit here and do anything like that. Do you think Liverpool could sign Alexander Isak this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments below 'We want to keep our strongest players, I've said that ever since I've been here and sat in this seat. We have to try and keep our best players and bring in more good players to make us even stronger because the ambition of the club and everyone connected with the club is long-term success and that's the only way to get that." Meanwhile, Isak has also confirmed his stance on his future. He said: 'I don't know much, to be honest. From within the club and from our side there are absolutely no discussions. It's just full focus on playing for me. There's not much to say, really. I've commented on my situation and my security in Newcastle several times. 'It's been written how much I love the city and the club, how well I feel there. I'm not thinking about the future. I just want to perform for Newcastle. Now we won the cup, but we want to finish strong and reach the Champions League games. That's where my focus lies. 'There is no reason for me to think about anything else (other than Newcastle). I feel incredibly comfortable at Newcastle. The only focus I have is on playing.'
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Newcastle has clear preference over any Alexander Isak transfer as Liverpool hovers
Newcastle has no intention of selling Alexander Isak, but were the St. James' Park club to be forced to offload the Swede, its preference would be for the Sweden international to join an overseas club. Advertisement Isak has emerged as one of the best strikers in Europe since moving to Newcastle in 2022, and this season he finished as the Premier League's second-highest scorer behind Mohamed Salah. Despite Liverpool having committed around $250 million to transfers this summer, the Reds are still believed to be a in position to submit a significant bid for Isak, although it remains to be seen whether that will materialize. To land Isak, it would almost certainly cost more than the $157 million that the Reds committed to signing Florian Wirtz, and Newcastle is under no pressure to sell after dealing with its PSR issues with the sales of Yankuba Minteh and Elliott Anderson last year. READ MORE: Rio Ferdinand's Premier League prediction says everything about Arne Slot's Liverpool Advertisement READ MORE: Liverpool chairman reveals how close Florian Wirtz transfer came to collapsing - 'There was a point' However, if Newcastle does end up selling Isak, it would prefer to sell to a club that is not a Premier League rival. Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona are among the clubs that have been most heavily linked with a move for Isak, so logic dictates that Newcastle would prefer to sell Isak to Barcelona. Transfer guru David Ornstein reported that Newcastle is in a strong position when it comes to Isak's future. 'Newcastle have no intention of selling Isak whatsoever, and want to renew his contract," Ornstein said. "They're in a strong position with over three years remaining on his current deal, as part of which he is already paid well. 'They'll have no problem offering more, too - he's at the centre of that ambitious Saudi-led project. From the player's point of view, he has top level football secured with Newcastle's qualification for next season's Champions League, and he won the club their first trophy in a long time. He looks to be happy - always with a smile on his face.' Advertisement Newcastle is ready to open talks over a new deal for Isak and it is reported that any new deal would see the former Real Sociedad striker become the club's highest earner, on more than $200,000 per week. The Magpies would not be able to match the salaries that Liverpool's highest-paid players are on — Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are both believes to earn in excess of $400,000 per week. Interestingly, the The Times claims that Liverpool is not actively pursuing a new No. 9, despite the high likelihood of Darwin Nunez leaving the club this summer. Nunez's departure would leave Diogo Jota as the Reds' only natural striker, although Luis Diaz was frequently used through the middle this season, and there is also the possibility that Florian Wirtz will be utilized as a false nine next term.
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool playing waiting game for ‘dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline
SAK OF GOLD Liverpool playing waiting game for 'dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL are willing to play a waiting game to land dream striker Alexander Isak after a key pre-season deadline. Top target Isak, 25, is proving difficult to lure away from Newcastle, with the Toon Army prepared to make him the highest-paid player in the club's 132-year history. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Liverpool are willing to play the long game to land Alexander Isak Credit: Getty After securing Champions League football next season, Eddie Howe sees Isak as a crucial part of his project as he looks to make Newcastle a dominant force in English football. Howe has spoken openly about Newcastle tying Isak down to a new mega contract, with his current deal worth £120,000-a-week until June 2028. But fresh talks have yet to materialise and this has given rival clubs, including Arsenal, hope they can pull off a remarkable swoop. Liverpool Echo correspondent Paul Gorst has reported the Premier League champions will keep tabs on the situation over the summer, and wait until after Profit and Sustainability Regulations reset on June 30. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SHOW AND TELL Balotelli, 34, set for free transfer to 13th club... in Spanish 3RD DIVISION This is because the end of June marks the end of the financial year for most clubs, and meeting PSR requirements (specifically, not exceeding a £105m loss over a three-year period) is crucial to avoid potential points deductions Isak was lethal once again last season, netting 27 goals in 42 games across all competitions, including 23 in the Premier League. He played a key role, scoring a goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while also qualifying for the Champions League via a fifth-placed Prem finish. Newcastle broke their transfer record by spending £63million on Isak in August 2022 and they have no intention of losing him anytime soon. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But Liverpool seem prepared to break a British transfer record to prise the Sweden international away from St James' Park, with Newcastle slapping a £150million price tag on the 25-year-old. Manager Arne Slot is in the market for a new No 9 as Darwin Nunez closes in on an exit to Serie A champions Napoli after failing to impress. Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed If Liverpool miss out on Isak, then they could pursue Hugo Ekitike or Joao Pedro instead, with the club also registering an interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres. Anfield chiefs have already splashed out more than £200million over the last month since the season ended, with Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez their latest signing. Kerkez joins Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong as the next major arrival on Merseyside this summer. 3 Along with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, whose transfer is reportedly set to be included in this summer's accounts despite being sealed last year, Liverpool's summer spending has hit a whopping £216MILLION already. Having conducted the bulk of their transfer work more than a fortnight before the players return for pre-season training, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot are relaxed about the situation around Isak. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Liverpool playing waiting game for ‘dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline
LIVERPOOL are willing to play a waiting game to land dream striker Alexander Isak after a key pre-season deadline. 2 After securing Champions League football next season, Eddie Howe sees Isak as a crucial part of his project as he looks to make Newcastle a dominant force in English football. Howe has spoken openly about Newcastle tying Isak down to a new mega contract, with his current deal worth £120,000-a-week until June 2028. But fresh talks have yet to materialise and this has given rival clubs, including Arsenal, hope they can pull off a remarkable swoop. Liverpool Echo correspondent Paul Gorst has reported the Premier League champions will keep tabs on the situation over the summer, and wait until after Profit and Sustainability Regulations reset on June 30. This is because the end of June marks the end of the financial year for most clubs, and meeting PSR requirements (specifically, not exceeding a £105m loss over a three-year period) is crucial to avoid potential points deductions Isak was lethal once again last season, netting 27 goals in 42 games across all competitions, including 23 in the Premier League. He played a key role, scoring a goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while also qualifying for the Champions League via a fifth-placed Prem finish. Newcastle broke their transfer record by spending £63million on Isak in August 2022 and they have no intention of losing him anytime soon. But Liverpool seem prepared to break a British transfer record to prise the Sweden international away from St James' Park, with Newcastle slapping a £150million price tag on the 25-year-old. Manager Arne Slot is in the market for a new No 9 as Darwin Nunez closes in on an exit to Serie A champions Napoli after failing to impress. If Liverpool miss out on Isak, then they could pursue Hugo Ekitike or Joao Pedro instead, with the club also registering an interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres. Anfield chiefs have already splashed out more than £200million over the last month since the season ended, with Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez their latest signing. Kerkez joins Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong as the next major arrival on Merseyside this summer. 2 Along with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, whose transfer is reportedly set to be included in this summer's accounts despite being sealed last year, Liverpool's summer spending has hit a whopping £216MILLION already. Having conducted the bulk of their transfer work more than a fortnight before the players return for pre-season training, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot are relaxed about the situation around Isak.
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool playing waiting game for ‘dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline
LIVERPOOL are willing to play a waiting game to land dream striker Alexander Isak after a key pre-season deadline. Top target is proving difficult to lure away from Newcastle, with the Toon Army prepared to make him the 3 Liverpool are willing to play the long game to land Alexander Isak Credit: Getty After securing Champions League football next season, Newcastle a dominant force in English football . Howe has spoken openly about Newcastle tying Isak down to a new mega contract, with his current deal worth £120,000-a-week until June 2028. But fresh talks have yet to materialise and this has given rival clubs, including Liverpool Echo correspondent Paul Gorst has reported that Anfield sporting director Richard Hughes is prepared to keep tabs on the situation over the summer, especially waiting until after Profit and Sustainability Regulations reset on June 30. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS This is because the end of June marks the end of the financial year for most clubs, and meeting PSR requirements (specifically, not exceeding a £105m loss over a three-year period) is crucial to avoid potential points deductions Isak was lethal once again last season, netting 27 goals in 42 games across all competitions , including 23 in the Premier League. He played a key role, scoring a goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while also qualifying for the Champions League via a fifth-placed Prem finish. Newcastle broke their transfer record by spending £63million on Isak in August 2022 and they have no intention of losing him anytime soon. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But Liverpool seem prepared to break a British transfer record to prise the Sweden international away from St James' Park, with Newcastle slapping a £150million price tag on the 25-year-old. The Premier League champions are in the market for a new No 9 as Darwin Nunez closes in on an exit to Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed If Liverpool miss out on Isak, then they could pursue Pedro instead, with the club also registering an interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres. Anfield chiefs have already splashed out more than £200million over the last month since the season ended, with Kerkez joins and as the next major arrival on Merseyside this summer . 3 Along with goalkeeper , whose transfer is reportedly set to be included in this summer 's accounts despite being sealed last year, Liverpool 's summer spending has hit a whopping £216MILLION already. Having conducted the bulk of their transfer work more than a fortnight before the players return for pre-season training, sporting director Hughes and Slot are relaxed about the situation around Isak. 3
