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Newcastle legend Chris Waddle believes that Alexander Isak would "of course" be interested in joining Liverpool if the opportunity to do so came knocking.

It looks as though a move for Isak is not going to materialize this summer, with the Reds closing in on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt for a fee that could rise to $106 million.

Liverpool made its interest in Isak clear last week but within days of that happening, it became apparent that Ekitike was likely to make the move to Anfield.

Considering the Reds have already spent a huge amount of money on Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz — and a new center-back is also on the agenda — Liverpool is unlikely to have the financial might to also pull off a deal for Isak, who would undoubtedly cost a Premier League record fee.

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Addressing Isak's future at Newcastle when speaking to Flashscore, who offer a list of best betting sites, Waddle said: “Obviously players leave and they're moving forward, but to see Liverpool in for Alexander Isak is obviously very disappointing because we know that he's a top player.

“He's a very important player to the way Newcastle play and if they're going to get success they need him up front.

“Isak is very quiet, he never really comes out and does any interviews, never really talks about his life, his future?

So for Newcastle, I'm sure the fans in particular would love him to come forward and answer a few questions.

“I'm sure Isak has got a lot of love for Newcastle United, but football is a short term business.

He doesn't seem to do any interviews and it would be nice just before the season starts to say, I'm staying at Newcastle and I'm just going to play out this season, enjoy it and we'll see where it takes me from there.



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“He’s on a brilliant contract at Newcastle United at the minute, but Liverpool, let's be honest, will probably offer a lot, lot more than what Newcastle could probably pay him.

“That will obviously have an influence, but personally, I think I always wanted to go to clubs where they played my style of football and obviously where you have a chance of improving and winning trophies.”


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