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A journalist has provided an update on Liverpool's interest in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United amid ongoing transfer negotiations. Liverpool remain keen on acquiring the 25-year-old Swedish international but are facing challenges in meeting Newcastle's £150 million valuation. The clubs are reportedly in talks, with Liverpool preparing a potential record bid if Newcastle agrees to sell. Isak is said to prefer Liverpool over other interested clubs like Al Hilal, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue, as the player has already made his choice clear.

In an effort to reduce the upfront cash payment, Liverpool could include one or more players as part of the deal. Options potentially on the table include Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, Tyler Morton, and Federico Chiesa—all of whom are expected to leave Liverpool this summer. Players like Elliott and Chiesa could provide valuable attacking depth to Newcastle, while teammates Nunez and others have shown quality despite inconsistencies in recent seasons.

However, there are concerns that Liverpool’s £120 million-plus bid has been flatly rejected by Newcastle, who are adamant that Isak is not for sale without securing a replacement first. This has pushed Liverpool to consider alternative targets, notably Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. The Brazilian forward has seen limited playing time under new coach Xabi Alonso and could be an appealing contingency option for Liverpool if the Isak deal falls through. No formal offer for Rodrygo has been made yet, and Real Madrid are yet to express willingness to sell.

Overall, while the Isak transfer saga is far from resolved, Liverpool continue to push for an agreement with Newcastle, weighing both cash-plus-player proposals and alternative transfer targets as the August 31 deadline approaches.

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