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Liverpool has considered six alternatives to Alexander Isak this summer, but approached Newcastle United on Tuesday to discuss a potential deal for the 25-year-old striker.

Newcastle has been told that Liverpool is prepared to pay a record fee to sign Isak this summer, meaning it would exceed the $155 million package Bayer Leverkusen received for Florian Wirtz.

Newcastle has stood firm and told Liverpool that Isak is not for sale.

Talks remain ongoing, but Newcastle also saw a $93 million bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike rejected on Tuesday.

Liverpool has signaled that if the door remains closed for Isak, it will look to hijack Newcastle's pursuit of Ekitike.

Newcastle's rejected bid adds to the drama, and Ekitike could choose the Liverpool project if the club submits a rival offer.

The most intriguing alternative is Napoli's Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian striker looking to force a move away from the club.

Turkish club Galatasaray is the front-runner to sign Osimhen, but Napoli has been targeting Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez as his replacement

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Even if Liverpool fails to add a center forward in this window, it's still been an excellent summer for the Premier League champions

Liverpool has signed two full-backs and broken the club transfer record to acquire Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.


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