Alexander Isak next club as ex-star believes Liverpool could sell record signing

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakAlexander Isak joined Liverpool for a Premier League record fee during the summer transfer window, but he has endured a horrible start to his Reds career, scoring just twiceAlexander Isak has endured a tough start to his Liverpool career(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann thinks that Alexander Isak could be sold next summer if he does not start to perform at the level he previously showed while playing for Newcastle.Liverpool parted with a Premier League record fee to sign Isak on transfer deadline day in September, but he has endured a miserable start to his Reds career, scoring just twice.Isak's struggles have been magnified by the encouraging start that Hugo Ekitike has made to his Liverpool career. Ekitike has scored four goals in his last two Premier League appearances, moving into double figures for goals in all competitions this season.READ MORE: Gary Neville questions Jamie Carragher prediction for Tottenham vs LiverpoolREAD MORE: Arne Slot has moved away from tactical move Jurgen Klopp introduced in locker roomEkitike and Isak both arrived at Liverpool for huge transfer fees during the offseason, but the Reds' original plan would clearly have been for Isak to be the team's main striker.France international Ekitike, though, has established himself as the first pick with his recent performances, and Isak has had to settle for a place on the bench in the last two league games.Hamann believes Isak's Liverpool career could be at risk if his performances don't start to improve.Didi Hamann thinks Alexander Isak could leave Liverpool next year if his performances don't improve(Image: Getty Images)He told JeffBet: "I'm not sure Liverpool will sell anyone in January, but if things don't pick up for Alexander Isak come March or April, they'll probably have discussions to sell him to a club like Barcelona in the summer."There will be plenty of takers for Isak because he's shown his ability at Newcastle."It also largely depends on the form of Ekitike, because if he continues to improve, it will be a struggle for Isak to get games unless he's forced out wide."Liverpool spent a huge sum of money during the summer transfer window as Slot overhauled his title-winning squad, but this season has not exactly gone to plan, with the Reds currently sitting in seventh place.As things stand, Liverpool is facing a battle to qualify for next season's Champions League – and the riches that come with it – but Hamann does not think the Reds will be under any financial pressure if the club does not make it into Europe's top competition."I think Liverpool will be okay financially, even without the Champions League, because they wouldn't have spent the money they did if they couldn't afford it," Hamann added"Liverpool haven't been big spenders before last summer, and they tend to spend the money wisely."If Liverpool don’t perform, then they won’t be forced to sell.

However, players like Alexander Isak or Florian Wirtz may have their futures looked at if they aren’t performing and the club aren’t in the Champions League."