After all, while Liverpool has already signed Hugo Ekitike, it has also sold Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz — and while it feels crude to mention in the context of transfer plans, it also lost Diogo Jota in tragic circumstances.

Even if Isak does prove unattainable, there's a case to be made that Liverpool will need to pivot to another target in what's left of the transfer window.



He believes that the power remains with Isak's camp, in spite of the ample time remaining on his contract.

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"It’s a three-year contract he’s still got left," Allardyce told the Footy Accumulators No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, in partnership with BOYLE Sports.

"If he only had one year left, Liverpool wouldn’t be offering what they’re offering.

Speaking on the same podcast, former Sheffield Wednesday coach Chris Powell went even further, declaring the transfer effectively a done deal.

"I think Isak’s going to Liverpool," Powell said.