It has been another day in the transfer market and yet another where Liverpool find themselves among the headlines.

The Reds seriously mean business this summer and ahead of their title-defending season, they are putting out a statement of intent to the rest of the division.

They continue to be linked with some of the biggest names in Europe and Arne Slot is just a few signings away from having a complete puzzle.

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With the 2025/26 campaign now less than a month away, Liverpool are starting to apply pressure on teams as they look to accelerate their business, and things might all start to kick-off very soon.

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The big news this week has been that Liverpool are preparing to make a move for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, and there is said to be a ‘growing feeling’ around the club that he is tempted to join.

Sources at Liverpool state that Richard Hughes is not going into this blind and he believes there is a sneaky suspicion that they can sign the Swede this summer, even if it would cost at least £120m.

Isak has already said that Anfield is the best away ground he has been to, giving Liverpool fans a slight glimmer of hope from a minute detail.

This is certainly a story to keep a close eye on over the coming days as this week could be season-defining for the Reds already.

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As reported on Tuesday, the Reds had basically given Newcastle an ultimatum by saying they will either sign Isak or Hugo Ekitike, meaning the Magpies had to make a decision.

Now, perhaps as a power move and to assert their dominance, Liverpool have made contact with Frankfurt to discuss a potential move for Ekitike, suggesting things are heating up.

Although it would still be a good move, it was said that the Reds would only make a move for the Frenchman if they felt Isak was not feasible, albeit that might be looking too far into things.

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Frankfurt are holding out for around £85m for the 23-year-old, money that Liverpool clearly have to spend, but as things stand, it looks like one of Isak or Ekitike could be donning the Red shirt next season.

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Luis Diaz has been linked with a move away all summer and now it looks more likely than ever as Liverpool are said to be happy to reduce their asking price.

They originally wanted €100m (£87m) to let him go, but are now reportedly willing to sell for closer to £70m, a fee that is much more realistic.

Liverpool want Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as his replacement, with the Spanish giants prepared to let him go for £86m, although the Reds want to negotiate that price.

Elsewhere today, Liverpool will still try and sign a striker even if Darwin Nunez stays, while the Reds are in talks to sign Will Wright from Salford City.


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