Fabrizio Romano has shared new updates on the transfer situations of Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has turned into one of the defining stories of the transfer window.

The Reds see him as a striker who can make an immediate impact.

His pace, finishing, and link-up play tick all the boxes for Arne Slot’s attack.

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Isak’s situation at Newcastle United has only added fuel to the speculation.

The forward is understood to be open to a move, with signs growing that his future at St James’ Park could be coming to an end.

Newcastle value him highly and are not keen to sell, but the player’s stance has given Liverpool encouragement.

It is a chase with high stakes.

Liverpool are looking to strengthen in a summer where competition for top strikers is fierce.

The club want to move quickly, but they also know this is not a deal that will be wrapped up without a fight.

The next steps could decide whether Liverpool get their man or have to turn to other options.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now provided the clearest update yet on the Isak situation.

According to Romano, Isak “doesn’t want to extend his contract” and “he wants the Liverpool move.”

Romano stressed that Liverpool are in a strong position.

“The deal remains absolutely on, absolutely concrete, and absolutely likely,” he said.

That will raise hopes among fans that the club can secure the Swedish striker before the window closes.

But Liverpool are prepared if talks with completely Newcastle hit a wall.

Romano confirmed that “if they can’t get Isak, Barcola will be the top target.”

He also noted, “at the moment their focus remains… at least this week, we will see what happens next week, their focus remains on Isak.”

The message is clear: Liverpool’s top priority is Isak.

Barcola is next in line, but for now, all attention is on landing the striker Slot wants.

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