Liverpool's clever new tactic to FORCE Alexander Isak transfer | OneFootball

Liverpool appear to have a new strategy to sign Alexander Isak. It's a clever tactic that might just work.

Liverpool are eager to sign Alexander Isak this summer but Newcastle United aren't making it easy. For whatever reason, they're not keen to lose their star player.

Making things worse is the fact that Newcastle have not found a suitable replacement. Or even a replacement of any kind - an unsuitable replacement would be an upgrade at this stage.

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The Magpies have tried and failed to sign several strikers in this window, including Hugo Ekitiké. Their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko is the latest to end in failure as he prepares to join Manchester United.

It creates an awkward situation. Isak very much wants to leave and is pushing for an exit. Newcastle are very aware of this and all reports suggest he can leave if they find that replacement.

They're not keen to have an upset player on their books. The money would be far preferable if (there's that word again) they're able to use it.

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Liverpool try a new tactic

Which brings us to Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola. L'Équipe claim there's strong interest there in getting a move done this summer.

Any deal would cost around €100m as Paris Saint-Germain rate the player highly. Not an easy deal, then, but a possible one as Barcola isn't currently one of the leading stars at PSG.

But this simply must be the Isak money. There are no reports anywhere suggesting Liverpool could sign both and that the money is there for two €100m+ transfers.

Which means this is actually a pressure tactic. At least initially.

It's a message to Newcastle that if they really do want the money, they'll need to open the door further. Otherwise they risk losing out entirely and finding themselves in a much weaker position down the line.

Isak will have one year less on his contract in 2026 and be a year older, while there is absolutely no guarantee that Newcastle will qualify for the UEFA Champions League again. If they don't - and having an unhappy star player certainly makes that more difficult - then there's no chance of them getting that record-breaking fee.

It's now or never. Liverpool know that, Isak knows that, and here's a reminder to everyone involved.

The Reds are applying some pressure, be it to up Isak's own campaign for a move or force Newcastle to take the money while they can. Only if that doesn't work are we seeing the move for Barcola.