Liverpool sent immediate Alexander Isak transfer warning – 'He will be looked at'
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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has been tipped to become a target for another European powerhouse in the near future, but a transfer may not materialise that easilySpanish football legend Gaizka Mendieta has suggested Barcelona could target Liverpool forward Alexander Isak in the foreseeable future. The former Barca midfielder is conscious of Robert Lewandowski's circumstances in Catalonia and reckons his former club may set their sights on Isak.Poland icon Lewandowski, who boasts 105 goals in 156 outings for Barca, celebrated his 37th birthday in August and is in the twilight of an iconic career.
Yet despite that fact, the Sweden international could be heading elsewhere if Barca make their approach, according to Mendieta.READ MORE: Alexander Isak handed huge change as statement released after Liverpool star's 'crisis' admissionREAD MORE: 'No more excuses' for Alexander Isak as team-mate makes feelings clear after £125m move"There was talk in Spain of Alexander Isak going to Barcelona before he joined Liverpool, who are stronger financially," he told OLBG. "Of course there will be links between the best strikers and Real Madrid and Barcelona, at the moment Barca still have Robert Lewandowski, but they'll be looking for his replacement next year, and Isak will be looked at."He's a great striker, he's been in La Liga already, he knows the competition.
The Frenchman began his spell on Merseyside by netting in his opening two Premier League fixtures.Regarding Mendieta's assertion about Barcelona's pursuit of Isak, it's hard to imagine how such a move would come to fruition. Furthermore, Barca's wage cap is expected to be cut even more drastically following examination of the club's accounts concerning projected ticket revenue at the Camp Nou.Furthermore, there's the not-so-small issue of Barcelona being able to afford a transfer fee for Isak.