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Liverpool is actively pursuing a striker transfer amid a complex negotiation situation involving Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. Liverpool made an initial bid of around £110 million plus add-ons for Isak; however, Newcastle values the striker at £150 million and rejected the offer. A second bid from Liverpool is expected, but Newcastle insists they will only sell Isak if they secure a ready-made replacement, with their preferred target being RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Yet, Sesko appears to be favoring a move to Manchester United instead, complicating Newcastle’s efforts to sign a replacement and thus their ability to let Isak go.

Liverpool has already signed Hugo Ekitike this summer, who can also play as a center forward, but some experts, including former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher, question the wisdom of potentially having an £80 million backup striker while considering spending up to £150 million on Isak. Carragher emphasizes that while Isak would be an excellent signing, the financial outlay may not sit well considering the squad composition.

The transfer window remains open for several weeks, and Liverpool is expected to come back with improved bids for Isak if the situation evolves. However, the transfer chain is currently blocked due to Newcastle waiting for a replacement forward, and Man United’s involvement in the Sesko transfer is a decisive factor. Liverpool’s potential deal hinges on how these interconnected moves unfold over the remaining transfer window period.




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