Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged the Reds to ensure they have an alternative to Alexander Isak if the Newcastle United ace proves unattainable in the next few days.

So far, Newcastle has not relented on its stance that Isak will not be going anywhere, despite the player having missed pre-season.

He is continuing to train alone and will be absent when Liverpool heads to St James' Park on Monday.

And while Isak made his intentions to leave publicly clear with a social media plea on Tuesday, Newcastle responded with a statement of its own that essentially said the conditions for a sale have not been met.

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"The Isak transfer saga has the potential to define Newcastle United and Liverpool’s season," Carragher wrote for The Telegraph.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

"Obviously I would like to see the Swedish striker become a Liverpool player, but not at any cost, and the suggestion that the first £110m offer for Isak is 'derisory' is divorced from reality.

"If Liverpool bid more than £130 million, it is too much

Pivoting to another target, however, could save Liverpool from falling short in the season to come if Isak was only to arrive in January or next summer.


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