Liverpool latest: £65m replacement 'eyed up' as Alexander Isak handed injury return verdict

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsAlexander Isak had to leave the game injured after scoring Liverpool's first goal in their 2-1 Premier League win against Tottenham on Saturday eveningLiverpool claimed a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday but were dealt a blow when Alexander Isak was forced off due to injury. But as he scored, Van de Ven's follow-through twisted his leg and Isak was unable to celebrate the match's first goal due to the pain.READ MORE: Wayne Rooney makes Hugo Ekitike feelings clear as Liverpool star named Premier League bestLiverpool's record signing received treatment before limping off and he underwent surgery for an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture on Monday.

No date has been placed on his return by the club but a former Premier League player has provided an estimated timeline for his recovery as The ECHO brings you all the latest news from Anfield.Suggested injury timeline for Alexander IsakThe Swedish star, who only joined Liverpool this summer for a staggering record £120million, had already been struggling with fitness and injury issues prior to the match against Tottenham.An update on Isak's injury was issued on Monday night after the striker underwent surgery on a leg fracture. But former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has gone a step further.Speaking on talkSPORT, he expressed his belief that fans won't see the 26-year-old back on the pitch this season after going off in his team's win."I don't think Isak plays again this season," Agbonlahor stated.

He continued: "I think now Liverpool might join the race for Antoine Semenyo."There's talk about Man United, Man City. If I'm him, I'm saying, 'Why even message me?'"Backing up Agbonlahor's suggestion, The Telegraph reports that Slot's team may now trigger Bournemouth forward's £65m release clause due to Isak's injury.The report also indicates that both Manchester United and Manchester City are showing interest in the Ghana international, whose release clause is believed to expire on January 10.