Liverpool had two opportunities to sign Alexander Isak before his rise to fame, but it remains keen on the Newcastle striker, who is one of three forwards being eyed up this summer.

The Swedish player progressed through the ranks at AIK in his home country, and it was during his time there that Liverpool held discussions about him.

Liverpool missed its chance to sign Isak that summer, opting instead to break its own club-record fee to bring in Darwin Nunez - leaving Newcastle with a clear path to the Swedish star.



The Reds' former director of research, Ian Graham, has conceded that Jurgen Klopp's influence over transfers played a key role in choosing Nunez, who had scored against Liverpool in the Champions League, over Isak.

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That decision has backfired somewhat, with Liverpool now looking to offload Nunez, while Isak is now among Europe's most coveted strikers.

He even scored against Liverpool in last season's Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle end its long wait for a trophy.

His current market value is well over $137m, and he still has a substantial contract at St James' Park.

Newcastle has no intention of selling, but clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked, with the Reds reportedly shortlisting him along with two other No.9s.

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Liverpool is thought to have held meetings over Alexander Isak long before he made the move to Newcastle.
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