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And while it is going to be a difficult one to get done, there is a feeling Liverpool may sign Alexander Isak.

With suggestions that Liverpool could bid for Isak in July, it would be no big surprise if the Swede does end up at Anfield.

And after Arne Slot spoke highly about Isak on three separate occasions last season, it is already clear just how big a fan the Dutch head coach is.



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If Liverpool are able to sign Isak, it would likely take another British record fee to bring him to Merseyside.

But Slot clearly thinks the 25-year-old is worth it.

The first time the Liverpool head coach was alerted to Isak’s quality came after his team’s 3-3 draw against Newcastle at St James’ Park in December.

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Isak scored an absolute belter that day, with Slot praising the speed of the shot after the game.

“That they are able to score a goal, that’s not a surprise for me and especially the first one, what a finish that was,” Slot said.

“That shot from Isak, I don’t even know if Caoimh [Kelleher] saw that goal, as hard as it was.”

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The Dutchman was also keen to praise Newcastle’s No.

We have two very, very good centre-backs and that’s definitely what you need if you face a striker with the quality of Alexander Isak.”

As well as raving about Isak in and around the Premier League clashes with Newcastle, Slot also gave the Sweden international a mention ahead of the Carabao Cup final in March.

The game would prove to be a defining moment for Isak, as he buried what was ultimately the goal which gave Newcastle their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

His finish gave new meaning to Slot’s pre-match words, as the Liverpool boss compared Isak to the PSG forwards who had troubled his team only days before.

“Looking at Newcastle, we played them twice.
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