Liverpool news: Alexander Isak given injury return verdict as £65m replacement lined up

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But as he scored, Van de Ven's follow-through contorted his leg and Isak was unable to celebrate the game's first goal due to the pain.Liverpool's club-record signing was treated by medical staff before hobbling off and he underwent surgery for an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture on Monday. No timeline has been placed on his return by the club but a former Premier League star has given him their return estimate as Mirror Football brings you all the latest from Anfield.Alexander Isak timeline suggestedThe Swedish star, who only arrived on Merseyside this summer for a mouth-watering record £120million, had already suffered from a lack of fitness and injury before the game against Tottenham.READ MORE: Managing Liverpool: Arne Slot gets £65m Alexander Isak replacement as Wirtz decision madeREAD MORE: Liverpool fear Alexander Isak suffered 'significant' injury while scoring in Tottenham winHAVE YOUR SAY!

Liverpool are not putting a timeframe on when Isak could return, however he is expected to be absent for at least a number of months.With Isak now set for an extended spell on the sidelines, ex-Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor stated on talkSPORT that he believes fans won't see the 26-year-old again this season."I don't think he Isak plays again this season," said Agbonlahor. You don't always come back the same either."Liverpool head to transfer market for replacementAgbonlahor also thinks that a particular Premier League star should now be eyed up by the Reds in January with them losing Isak's firepower.

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?'"Reports back up Agbonlahor's suggestion as The Telegraph claim Slot's side may now activate the Bournemouth forward's £65m release clause in light of the Isak injury.This report also states that both Manchester United and Manchester City are showing interest in the Ghana international, whose release clause is thought to expire on January 10.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.