Liverpool Move for Isak Gains Momentum as Newcastle Target New Strikers | OneFootball

Isak Move to Liverpool Edges Closer Amid Newcastle’s Striker Hunt

The long-running pursuit of Alexander Isak by Liverpool appears to be entering its decisive stage. Fresh reports suggest Newcastle United are preparing to sanction a deal, provided they secure reinforcements up front.

Liverpool’s interest in Isak has been an open secret for months. The Swedish forward has been high on the club’s recruitment agenda since the start of the year, with the Reds ready to break transfer records to bring him to Anfield. The appeal is mutual: Isak is understood to favour the move, setting the stage for what could be one of the Premier League’s headline transfers of the summer.

For Newcastle, the dilemma is obvious. Isak is their crown jewel, a striker capable of lifting a team into European contention. But football’s economics are relentless — his value is unlikely to peak higher than it is now. Next summer, with a year less on his contract and no guarantee of UEFA Champions League football, the Magpies’ bargaining position would inevitably weaken.

Newcastle’s Search for a Successor

The stumbling block has been replacement. Newcastle have chased multiple striking options this window, only to see them opt for other clubs. Selling Isak without a ready-made successor would be a gamble they can ill afford.

That may now be changing. Reports indicate Newcastle are pushing for Randal Kolo Muani, while others claim they are close to agreeing a deal for Yoane Wissa from Brentford. The Athletic adds Samu Aghehowa to the shortlist.

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Ben Jacobs recently suggested that Newcastle’s recruitment team have contingency plans in place and are not overly concerned about losing Isak — though they would prefer to tie him down to a new contract.

Contract Standoff Favouring Liverpool

If their incoming striker plans materialise, the path to Anfield becomes clear. The absence of competition for elite strikers at this stage of the window gives Newcastle an unusual advantage in replacing their talisman — and Liverpool the opportunity to secure one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards.

Right now, the momentum is unmistakable. Alexander Isak to Liverpool is not just possible. It’s moving from probable to inevitable.