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Liverpool Eyeing Isak and Alvarez as Molby Breaks Down Summer Strategy

Trent’s Silence Speaks Volumes

On the latest Molby on the Spot podcast, Jan Molby and Trev Downey tackled the most pressing topic of Liverpool’s title-chasing week: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. After a pivotal goal and return to form, questions remain about whether the local lad will commit his long-term future to Anfield.

Molby didn’t hold back: “I’m still where I’ve been for a long time, Trevor – and that is that Trent’s joined Real Madrid.” The Dane referenced the post-match interview that stirred speculation, noting, “There was an opportunity there for him to give a little bit of hope… he didn’t. To me, that just says it all.”

While some fans cling to the image of Trent celebrating with passion, Molby cautioned, “When he scored, he looked like someone who just scored a very important goal for the club he still plays for. Nothing more.”

Summer of Strikers: Isak, Alvarez in Focus

Attention turned quickly to the summer ahead, with Molby outlining Liverpool’s need to refresh their forward line. “If we get money from Saudi Arabia for Darwin Núñez,” Molby said, “that would enable us to bid for Alexander Isak.”

Newcastle’s need to balance books could see them open to upfront offers, making Isak a feasible target. Molby was emphatic about the Swede’s credentials: “If you buy Alexander Isak, he does it all. Goal-scorer, link player, creator – he’s the full package.”

But Molby didn’t stop there. When Trev Downey floated Julian Alvarez as an alternative, Molby lit up: “I would drive to Madrid and pick him up. He’s another terrific footballer.” While Alvarez offers a different profile – “not really that sort of threat in behind” – Molby admired his “great shot from distance” and “durability.”

Wages, Roles and Realism

Discussing other names like Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyökeres, Molby dismissed them as less suitable. Osimhen’s wage demands are an issue: “That boy is going to cost you 300 grand a week… and I think Liverpool want to avoid that at all costs.” As for Gyökeres, “I don’t know whether he’s technically good enough for the Premier League.”

For Molby, the fit matters as much as the fee: “Liverpool can’t have big-money signings sitting next to the manager. The money has to be on the pitch.”

Building a New Core for Slot

Molby made it clear that this is a pivotal moment. “This is the summer where we build that new super team… we buy for the starting XI.” He predicts a blend of “one, two or three” elite additions along with developmental talent.

His message was unmistakable: “The club understands now is the time for bricks to be put in place for the next five or six years.”