Liverpool's recent £250 million transfer window has been described as "messy" and seemingly unplanned by Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender and pundit. Carragher expressed concerns about the club's strategy, particularly regarding Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. While Carragher supports the idea of signing Isak, he questions the wisdom of paying a hefty £150 million fee, which Newcastle is demanding, especially since Liverpool already signed Hugo Ekitike, a player who can also play as a striker and might end up as a backup.

The situation remains unresolved as Liverpool has made an initial offer of around £110 million plus add-ons, but Newcastle has rejected it, holding out for a significantly higher valuation. Moreover, Newcastle is reluctant to sell Isak unless they secure a replacement, which complicates the deal. Their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, a likely replacement target, is facing competition from Manchester United, causing the transfer window to stall from Liverpool’s perspective.

Isak himself is reportedly eager to join Liverpool and is preparing to submit a formal transfer request, indicating a strong personal desire for the move. However, with the negotiations between the clubs bogged down by valuation disagreements and Newcastle’s need to first resolve their own recruitment, the transfer remains in limbo. Carragher and others emphasize the importance of Liverpool having a clear and well-planned transfer strategy, as the current situation—with large sums potentially invested without certainty—raises questions about the club's approach in this window.