Sources: Liverpool Ready to Shatter Transfer Record Again to Sign “Best Striker in the World”
Liverpool remain relentless in their efforts to sign Alexander Isak and are ready to submit a substantial offer for the Newcastle United forward, despite being fully aware of the challenges involved in securing a deal, according to sources from GIVEMESPORT’s latest Market Madness podcast.
Reds manager Arne Slot is eager to reinforce his squad following their 2024/25 Premier League title triumph. This ambition has already seen Jeremie Frimpong complete a £29.5million move after Trent Alexander-Arnold opted to join Real Madrid rather than sign a new long-term contract at Anfield.
Germany star Florian Wirtz is expected to be confirmed as Liverpool’s newest addition in the coming days, with a deal worth up to £116.5million already agreed last week. However, the Merseyside giants are not stopping there and are planning to invest even further as they gear up to defend their crown.
Liverpool Ready to Splash Cash in Isak Pursuit
Liverpool are prepared to break the British transfer record for a second time in quick succession as they continue their pursuit of Alexander Isak, provided he’s genuinely available. According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Reds are ready to table a £100million offer plus add-ons, a package that would exceed the total agreed with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz.
The 25-year-old Sweden striker has earned praise as ‘the best striker in the world’ due to his performances in a Newcastle shirt. He notably scored the decisive goal in the Carabao Cup final during the 2024/25 season—an occasion that gave Liverpool a close-up look at his clinical instincts in front of goal.
Sources close to GMS confirm that Isak is Liverpool’s top target as they seek a marquee number nine, and the club are now pushing to find out whether Newcastle would consider letting him go after his standout campaign at St James’ Park.
Meanwhile, the Reds are poised to wrap up the signing of Milos Kerkez next week, a significant development given that the Bournemouth left-back has been their main target in that position this summer. But Arne Slot is also intent on reinforcing his attack ahead of the new campaign.
With Newcastle securing a place in the Champions League, it’s increasingly likely that Isak would only be allowed to leave for a fee in excess of £150million, GMS sources reveal. However, Liverpool have already signalled a willingness to spend heavily—if it becomes clear that a deal could be struck at the right price.
Nunez Funds Would Be Put Towards Isak Deal
GMS sources have revealed that Liverpool’s interest in signing Alexander Isak has intensified amid growing expectations that Darwin Nunez will leave the club. The Uruguayan forward is attracting interest from Napoli, Atletico Madrid, and several Saudi Pro League clubs, with the Reds aiming to reinvest any funds from his departure into securing a top-tier replacement.
Liverpool turned down a £59million bid from Al-Nassr during the January transfer window, as the club were determined to retain key players while pushing for the Premier League title. However, with a new season approaching, they are now open to accepting a similar offer for Nunez.
As they shift their focus toward recruiting a new forward later this month, Liverpool have compiled a shortlist that includes Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko—currently at Brighton & Hove Albion, Eintracht Frankfurt, and RB Leipzig respectively. Anthony Gordon is also under consideration as a left-sided option, should Luis Diaz depart.
GMS sources recently reported that Al-Nassr are weighing up a move for Diaz, who is open to an exit. Nonetheless, Liverpool are hoping to persuade the Colombian winger to stay at Anfield, especially now that Barcelona—once keen on him—have turned their attention to Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams instead.
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