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Liverpool are close to securing a breakthrough signing after reaching an agreement related to striker Alexander Isak. The Premier League champions have maintained a strong interest in Isak, who had an impressive 2024-25 season at Newcastle United, scoring 27 goals and playing a key role in their Carabao Cup victory. Despite Newcastle's initial reluctance to sell, Liverpool are preparing to make a fresh bid contingent on Newcastle signing replacement strikers, which would likely prompt them to relax their position on Isak's departure. The intended fee for Isak remains high, with Newcastle reportedly asking for around £150 million, but Liverpool are hopeful of concluding the deal as the summer transfer window nears closure.

In parallel with the Isak pursuit, Liverpool are advancing on defensive reinforcements, focusing on a double deal for center-backs Marc Guehi and Giovanni Leoni. Guehi, a Crystal Palace and England international, has been a long-standing Liverpool target and is seen as a ready-made solution to bolster their defense. Negotiations are ongoing, with Crystal Palace reportedly reducing the price to around £35 million and Guehi himself eager to join Liverpool. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Italian prospect Giovanni Leoni from Parma is also attracting Liverpool's attention as a highly rated young talent. Leoni's potential and need for defensive depth, especially given long-term concerns over Joe Gomez’s injury-prone status and Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation, make him a strategic investment.

This summer, Liverpool have been highly active in the transfer market, bringing in multiple players to strengthen the squad under Arne Slot, who led the club to success in his first season. The imminent deals for Isak, Guehi, and Leoni aim to maintain Liverpool's competitive edge as they prepare to defend their Premier League title in the upcoming campaign.



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