Liverpool get instant Alexander Isak transfer instruction after return timeframe confirmed

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Jamie Carragher has suggested Antoine Semenyo and Harvey Elliott as two options for Liverpool to bolster their attack in January, with the Reds linked to the AFC Bournemouth forward.Arne Slot faces a significant transfer headache after Alexander Isak looks to be ruled out for several months, following surgery on a fractured leg. Following an MRI scan on Sunday, the 26 year old underwent successful surgery, leaving Slot with the challenge of finding a replacement.If there's a bright spot in Isak's predicament, it's that the setback has come just as the January transfer window is opening.

That gives the Liverpool boss time to weigh up his options.READ MORE: Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak's broken leg and address recovery timelineREAD MORE: Mo Salah gives Liverpool plenty to think about after injury nightmare confirmedFellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike is expected to spearhead their attack in these coming months, but Slot will likely want additional reinforcements during this period. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has already suggested two potential solutions."I think it's pretty certain now Salah will stay at Liverpool when he comes back from AFCON," the former Reds defender said on Monday Night Football.

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. With Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham also, reportedly, an showing interest, Liverpool would need to act swiftly.What might give Slot's side an advantage is Semenyo's 'preferred' destination.