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Alexander Isak to Liverpool? The Story That Won’t Go Away

As Liverpool prepare for Arne Slot’s second season in charge following his stunning Premier League title win, the club’s transfer strategy is once again making headlines. Hugo Ekitike has already arrived at Anfield for £69million, but the Reds are not finished yet. Their focus now turns to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, a player who appears to be edging closer to the exit door.

David Lynch, speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index, shared compelling insight into Isak’s current situation. The Swedish forward has not travelled with Newcastle for their pre-season tour, and Lynch believes that is far from coincidental.

“It feels significant, especially in the light that Liverpool are still retaining an interest in the player.”

This development, according to Lynch, marks a turning point in what has become one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer sagas.

Head Turned and Tools Downed

There is a growing feeling on Tyneside that Isak’s focus is elsewhere. Lynch did not hold back in his assessment of the situation:

“We can all see what’s really going on here. You get the feel from the Newcastle side that there is now a fear of losing him and that his head has been turned.”

The suggestion that Isak is “downing tools” is not one made lightly. With Liverpool’s interest long-standing, the timing of this apparent change in attitude raises questions. Lynch added:

“It seems like he is downing tools to get himself out and he has had his head turned by Liverpool.”

Such comments speak volumes about where the player’s mind might be, even if no formal transfer request has yet been made public.

Liverpool’s Approach Mirrors Past Deals

Liverpool supporters know better than most how prolonged transfer sagas tend to play out. The Philippe Coutinho situation is still fresh in the memory and Lynch rightly pointed out the parallels:

“Liverpool did the exact same thing with Philippe Coutinho at first and then sold him in the January.”

This is not about mocking Newcastle, Lynch insisted, but recognising the difficult position clubs find themselves in when players become unsettled. While Newcastle have every right to keep their prized asset, the pressure may eventually prove too much.

“Newcastle have every right to do that if they want to and it’s absolutely fair if they say he isn’t for sale.”

With three years left on his contract, Isak remains under firm control of the St James’ Park hierarchy. However, the decision may now rest on whether they want to keep a potentially unhappy player or use the funds to address multiple areas of their squad.

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No End in Sight Yet

For Liverpool, Isak represents a major statement of intent. With Ekitike already on board, the addition of the Newcastle striker would significantly reshape Slot’s forward line. As Lynch observed:

“This story is going nowhere and it’s going to rumble on. Until we hear a firm answer that he is going nowhere, then that will continue.”

In truth, it feels like a matter of when, not if, Liverpool test Newcastle’s resolve. With the player seemingly open to a move, the next few weeks will be critical. Slot’s Liverpool are building something serious, and Isak might just be the next major piece of the puzzle.