The potential relocation from Alexander Isak to Liverpool becomes the transfer story of the summer, and Michael Owen thinks he understands what is going through the Swede
Michael Owen has rejected the idea that the potential relocation of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United to Liverpool is motivated by money. The Newcastle striker recently expressed his wish to explore his options from St James' Park, who placed Liverpool on Red Alert.
The MerseSiders initially showed interest in him days before the side of Arne Slot Hugo Ekitike signed Eintracht Frankfurt for no less than £ 79 million. They have already shattered the Premier League transfer record this summer with the signing of £ 116 million from Florian Wirtz. However, the Reds have to break it again if they want to secure Isak.
Sky Sports Switzerland recently claimed that Liverpool has reached an agreement for a five -year contract with the Swedish International.
Although many assume that financial gain is the primary factor behind the decision of a player to change club, Owen is reflective on his own relocation from Liverpool to Real Madrid in 2004 – that a player like Isak would not worry about the monetary aspects of the transfer.
In an interview with Talksport, Owen also regretted the impact on the competitiveness of the Premier League when players like Isak choose to become a member of top teams instead of helping their current clubs grow. He said: “When a decent player becomes available, the big boys come and eventually they move.
“It is sad because you want competition in football, but you place yourself at the point of view of a player. If you didn't have an ambition, then football would be nothing. You have a short career that tries to win as much as possible if you can try to reach the best team.
“That is what everyone drives. People will say that it is money, it is not. Most football players just want to be in the best teams, in the best competitions and winning trophies. Unfortunately this scenario will never change.”
Newcastle -Manager Eddie Howe has so far maintained his conviction that Isak will remain when the transfer window closes. The Chief Chief said: “He is still our player.
“He contracted us. We have checked to a certain extent what the next one is for him. I would like to believe that all options are still available to us.
“My wish is that he will stay, but that is not in my complete control. We have not received a formal offer for Alex, from every club. My wish is that he will stay and we will see him play again next year.”
The arrival of Ekitike took Liverpool's summer expenses to the milestone of £ 300 million, with which the first window was reached this threshold in the history of the club. Nevertheless, the Reds is said to have a rating of £ 150 million on Isak, the Reds perhaps break through the barrier of £ 400 million.
Liverpool also has extra money at their disposal this summer, after the switch of £ 65 million from Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich.
Isak has been absent in the pre-season tour of the Magpies by Asia, with his situation that will soon need. Last year, Isak yielded 27 goals and delivered six assists in all competitions for the Howe team. His striking moment was when he scored the crucial second goal for Newcastle in their final victory of the League Cup over the Reds near Wembley.