Liverpool remain keen to bolster their attacking options following the departure of Darwin Nunez to Al Hilal. Despite significant summer signings including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, Liverpool's priority remains acquiring a striker ahead of the new Premier League season.

Their primary target is Alexander Isak of Newcastle United; however, Liverpool have been pursuing alternative options. One such alternative has been Brentford's Yoane Wissa, who impressed last season with 20 goals. Liverpool showed interest in signing the forward to strengthen their frontline.

Despite this, recent reports from Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie indicate that Yoane Wissa is intent on joining Newcastle United instead of Liverpool. According to Downie, Wissa has already agreed personal terms with Newcastle and is focused solely on playing at St James' Park with aspirations of Champions League football next season.

Downie highlighted that Liverpool’s reported late interest in Wissa will not sway the player's decision, as Wissa is “desperate” to join Newcastle, effectively ending Liverpool’s hopes of acquiring him this summer.

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This development forces Liverpool to continue prioritizing Alexander Isak or seek other striking options as the transfer window progresses, with less than a week remaining before the Premier League kicks off.

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