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Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore assessed Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and the club’s attacking options in his column for CaughtOffside. Collymore acknowledged Isak as a “top class” forward but questioned whether Liverpool currently need him given their forward lineup. He noted that Liverpool already have talented attackers like Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and newly signed Hugo Ekitike, who has shown promise with an assist for Salah early in the season.

Collymore reflected on the balance Liverpool must find, mentioning the departures of Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and the potential exit of Darwin Núñez to Saudi Arabia, which creates gaps in the front line. However, he believes that five attackers – Wirtz, Ekitike, Salah, Isak, and Gakpo – could be excessive and could lead to some players having limited playing time. He drew on his own experience adapting to a supporting role when joining Liverpool, suggesting a similar adjustment might be necessary if Isak joins.

Regarding the transfer feasibility, Collymore expressed doubts about Isak's valuation, especially if Newcastle demand over £120 million. He proposed a loan option in the short term or revisiting a potential transfer next summer when Isak's value might decrease if he does not renew his contract.

He concluded that Liverpool's decision on Isak should consider the balance of the attacking unit and the club’s broader transfer priorities, hinting that patience could be a better strategy than hastily spending a large sum on Isak this summer.

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