Liverpool must complete the incredible signing of Alexander Isak this summer if they want to retain their Premier League title.

That's according to Reds legend Mark Lawrenson, who believes they need to address another position before the transfer window ends.

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Isak has trained with former club Sociedad this summerCredit: Getty

Newcastle rejected a £110million bid from Liverpool for Isak last week.

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talkSPORT understands the Magpies would reluctantly cash in if they sign Benjamin Sesko, although he wants to join Manchester United.

In a summer where Newcastle have missed out on numerous targets, Sesko would deliver another big blow by joining rivals United.

This could lead them to playing hardball with the wantaway Isak, but Lawrenson suggested Liverpool must do what they can to sign him.

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Speaking to talkSPORT Breakfast, the former defender gave a simple response when asked if they could win the league without Isak.

"I would possibly argue and say no, because the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal, they're all strengthening aren't they?

They're probably three quarters of the way through, I would imagine there's probably another two or three players going to come into the building at some stage."

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Newcastle have valued their star striker at £150mCredit: Getty

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Lawrenson believes Liverpool could miss out on the title if they don't sign IsakCredit: talkSPORT

Although a new centre-back could become another summer signing, Lawrenson explained why Isak would be an exciting arrival.

"If it's Isak, if he's there as well, I mean, we all know what he can do.

"And a great thing for Liverpool, if they get him, he's a lad who actually makes his own goals, let alone the fact that he plays for the team, he actually makes his own goals up front on his own."

Isak has been a sensational signing for Newcastle having scored 62 goals in 109 matches since his move from Real Sociedad in 2022.

He netted the second goal in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final win against Liverpool last season as the club won their first trophy in 56 years.

However, the 25-year-old has told the club he wants to explore his options away from St.

James' Park this summer.

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Liverpool are just two weeks away from beginning their title defenceCredit: Getty

talkSPORT's Ade Oladipo asked if the Sweden international would be left disappointed with a lack of top signings at the club.

Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap and Bryan Mbeumo are some of their missed targets, with Sesko looking likely to be the next.

However, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan called for Isak to 'do as he's told' despite looking to leave.

"There's also a school of thought that he can do whatever he pleases.

"It depends how strong a football club wants to be.

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Jordan added: "Look, if Liverpool want to buy this player, then they should get on with trying to buy him, and Newcastle have got to be very strong in what they want.

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"I don't really care what Alexander Isak wants right now.

If I'm the owner of the football club, the manager of the football club, my job is to make sure that I'm okay.

"So if you want to come and buy my player, come buy him or bugger off.

"Don't use all the forces of the fact that you're a football club that achieved something last year, your second Premier League title in 33 years but you've achieved it now and in the last five years, your club has re-emerged as a force in English football, dominating leagues.

"But don't use that as an opportunity just to unsettle the player.
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