Liverpool handed new Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi transfer deadline

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Alexander Isak of Newcastle United and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool predominantly prefer to get their summer transfer business done early, but they could still make a late splurge in the window for the fourth year running.

The Reds have already overseen their busiest and costliest window, adding nine new players to Arne Slot’s ranks.

Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Giovanni Leoni, Armin Pecsi, Will Wright and Freddie Woodman have all arrived, with such an outlay totalling over £320m including add-ons.

Meanwhile, they have banked £227.5m after selling Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips, Jarell Quansah, Luis Diaz, Tyler Morton, Darwin Nunez and Ben Doak.

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With just over a week to go until the transfer window closes, such a total could rise further with the likes of Kostas Tsimikas and Harvey Elliott still possible exits.

Yet supporters will be more focused on potential incomings, with Liverpool well-documented to still be interested in both Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.

Speaking ahead of Monday’s trip to Newcastle United, Slot admitted he does not foresee an overly busy end to the transfer window for the club.

"I don't think [it will be a busy end to the window], because [that would mean] I would be unhappy with the squad and I am happy with the squad we are having,” he said at his pre-match press conference.

Again, Diogo, I need to mention him as well… so yeah, we need to have one more attacker - at least."

Evidently, Isak would be that attacker of choice if the transfer window ends as Liverpool hope.

The Swede has made it clear that he considers his Newcastle United career over and is effectively on strike as he looks to force an exit, with the Reds his destination of choice.

Liverpool had an £110m bid rejected earlier this month, and are understood to be ready to return to the table should they be given encouragement from the North East that a deal could be possible.

Whether such encouragement is forthcoming in the final week of the transfer window remains to be seen.

Isak made headlines earlier this week when he released a statement on Instagram, insisting that his Newcastle career was over as he cited broken promises behind the scenes.

The Magpies responded with a statement of their own, and while they suggested they could consider selling Isak if the right conditions are met, they also insisted that they currently do not see that happening.

With Liverpool set to travel to Newcastle United on Monday night, it is no surprise that the Magpies have not been willing to strike a deal ahead of that clash at St.

James’ Park.

Only time will tell if such a stance softens during the final week of the transfer window after their latest encounter, with their so far unsuccessful pursuit of new attacking recruits of their own not aiding Isak’s efforts to depart.

While Newcastle so far remain steadfast in their intention to keep Isak, there are perhaps similarities in the Reds’ pursuit of Guehi.

It was only after Liverpool faced Crystal Palace in the Community Shield earlier this month that talks were opened with the Eagles, with Chairman Steve Parish making it clear that the Londoners would favour selling a player rather than losing him for free at the end of his contract next summer.

“If Marc wants to sign a contract, he can stay,” he said after Palace’s Europa Conference League victory over Fredrikstad.

At least if they are to be successful in their pursuit of Isak, they will have a full week to negotiate with Newcastle should the Magpies’ stance soften after hosting the Reds.

While Liverpool predominantly like to conclude their summer business early, their hand has been forced otherwise in each of the past three summers with mixed results.

Federico Chiesa joined the Reds in an initial £10m move from Juventus on August 29 last year, and ultimately struggled for fitness and game-time during his first season on Merseyside.

The year before, Liverpool signed Ryan Gravenberch in a £40m move from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day.

But with Newcastle and Palace perhaps instigating these ‘unofficial’ late transfer deadlines, it is a case of needs must for the Reds.

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If they are to sign either Isak or Guehi during the final week of the transfer window, they will have to be patient.