Liverpool once held a meeting about the signing of Alexander Isak before he left Sweden and, years later, looks at the Newcastle frontman while they consider three strikers this summer
Liverpool had two chances to sign Alexander Isak before he came up to staring, but remains interested in the Newcastle Hitman, who is one of the three strikers they are following this summer.
The Swede came through the ranks at Aik in his home country and it was while he was in their books that the Reds held conversations about the striker. Photboll channels claimed that Liverpool discussed the young striker, but nothing came from the meeting.
Isak would eventually leave for Borussia Dortmund before he went to Real Sociedad and then Newcastle. It was in Spain that he made his name, who attracted a lot of attention, but the Magpies acted and brought a club record compensation of around £ 60 million to sign Isak.
Liverpool gave the chance to sign Isak that summer when they chose to spend a club record compensation on Darwin Nunez – which made Newcastle left a free run at the Swedish star. The former research director of the Ian Graham club has admitted that Klopp's Say about Transfer Activity was an important factor at Nunez, who had scored against the Reds in the Champions League, which was picked about Isak.
It has turned out to be an inspired call and the 25-year-old is now one of the most sought after strikers in Europe. He scored last season against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final when Newcastle finally ended their trophy -dried.
He is now appreciated on Put north of £ 100 million and still has a long contract for walking in St James' Park. Newcastle has no plans to sell, but Arsenal and Liverpool are connected, with the Reds on the shortlist on the shortlist and two other No 9s.
In addition to Isak, they also keep an eye on Hugo Ekitike and Victor Osimhen. The current frontman Darwin Nunez is linked to a move with Serie A Giants Napoli very sharp. When he leaves, there is a replacement at the top of the Liverpool agenda.
Despite the enormous edition of the Premier League Champions this summer, their PSR situation means that they can continue to invest and Arne Slot wants more firepower. Osimhen would represent a very affordable option and he has been proven for years that he can consistently find the back of the net.
The Nigerian seems to have little future in Napoli who was on loan last season at Turkish Giant Galatasaray. The 26-year-old still scored 37 goals in all competitions in the past term. Osimhen has reportedly written a release clause of € 75 million (£ 63 million) in his contract with parent side Napoli.
In the meantime, Ekitike has enjoyed a great year with Frankfurt – and that has also attracted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United. The German club has claimed that they will sell if they cannot match the striker's ambitions.