Alexander Isak will likely be Liverpool’s number one transfer target until the deadline strikes.

Since the summer window opened at the start of June, the Sweden international has been Arne Slot’s number one target to be the man to lead his attacking line.

Indeed, Hugo Ekitike was brought to Anfield after the Reds’ first offer for Isak was rebuffed, but with the amount of sales that Liverpool have made this summer, they still have enough room within their budget to welcome Newcastle’s talisman.

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Although the Magpies have managed to deliver Champions League football the last couple of seasons, they’re miles away from winning it, which, at the end of the day, is the goal of any professional footballer.

Liverpool, however, are one of the strongest competitors in the competition, which is likely why Isak wants to join.

I don’t know the whole picture either.

We should all be very careful about drawing conclusions because we don’t know the bigger picture.

“There is time, he is a professional, and I know he has been training.

“Of course, he hasn’t trained with a team and hasn’t played any matches.

If the Reds want Isak as much as they say, they need to put their money where their mouth is and pay a premium.
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