Jamie Carragher tells Liverpool how to replace Alexander Isak in January transfer window

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Jamie Carragher has suggested two ways for Liverpool to replace the injured Alexander Isak. 07:52, Tue, Dec 23, 2025 Updated: 07:58, Tue, Dec 23, 2025 Jamie Carragher has explained how Liverpool could replace Alexander Isak next month (Image: Getty)Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been handed a transfer headache as Alexander Isak is set to be sidelined for several months following surgery on a leg fracture.

Read our Privacy PolicyLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher has already suggested a couple of potential solutions.Speaking on Monday Night Football, he said: "I think it's pretty certain now Salah will stay at Liverpool when he comes back from AFCON. There's been big talk for a long time that Liverpool are interested in [Antoine] Semenyo."The fact he's a wide player who can play both sides - and your two wide players are predominantly Gakpo and Salah."Both can play centre-forward and I think Liverpool will probably go more that way [in the transfer market] rather than going for a centre-forward or buying someone they don't really fancy."They seem to really like Semenyo, as a lot of other teams do, as well.

I go back to what Liverpool did a few years ago when they had a few centre-backs out, they brought in a lad from Preston and a lad from overseas."They were never going to be Liverpool players for the future, it was to get them until the end of the season.Isak will be sidelined for a while after undergoing successful surgery (Image: Getty)"Liverpool may find a striker to do that, but I don't think they'll be looking to spend big money on someone they don't particularly fancy right now."Semenyo is undeniably amongst the Premier League's hottest properties ahead of the January window. With Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham all reportedly monitoring the situation, Liverpool would be forced to act swiftly.However, Slot's side may hold a crucial advantage, given that they are said to be Semenyo's preferred destination.Meanwhile, there are whispers that Elliott might make an early return to Anfield after a challenging loan stint at Aston Villa.The young midfielder has only made five appearances since joining Unai Emery's squad on a season-long deal.Elliott's move to Villa will become permanent if he plays in 10 matches, but with no appearances since early October, it seems Emery is hesitant to activate this clause.As such, discussions are reportedly underway between the two clubs about ending the loan prematurely.With Isak out of action for an extended period, Slot may choose to pursue Liverpool's interest in Semenyo and bring back Elliott from his loan spell to strengthen his attacking line-up.