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Alexander Isak is weighing up his options with his Newcastle future now unclear(Image: Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

For Liverpool the spending this summer is now up over £200million after they confirmed the capture of Hugo Ekitike this week - landing the Frenchman from Frankfurt to fill a hole at No 9.

Many saw that move as an alternative to Alexander Isak, who would've been far harder to attain and a lot more expensive.

Which is how much it'll take to land Isak.



Chelsea, who made an enquiry last summer, are currently prioritising the arrivals of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons after landing Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.

But whether they Liverpool make Isak work in their starting XI remains to be seen.

Having depth is one thing, but trying to fit in more than £200m worth of strikers, both who want to play No 9, could prove challenging and present political problems the team could do without.

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Harmony can often be underrated, but signing Isak would certainly present Slot with a problem that is equally desirable and undesirable.

That would effectively put pay to the idea of putting Isak in a more deeper role behind Ekitike.

Hugo Ekitike made his move to Liverpool this week(Image: Liverpool FC)

It likely leaves one of Isak or Ekitike - likely the latter - playing out wide to ensure Slot can find a way to get all his new arrivals into one team.

But seeing a big name arrive who is likely to play in his position may not go down well.

Diaz himself has said: “I am very calm where I am and very happy." The ex-Porto man also claimed he would “make the best decision for me” and Bayern are reportedly ready to come back with a new and improved offer.

A move for Alexander Isak could see Hugo Ekitike pushed to a wide role

A sale of Diaz would further help to offset the mammoth amount it would cost to land Isak.
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