Arne Slot reportedly likes the idea of having Alexander Isak in his squad, as Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota could make way for the Swede.
According to Football Insider, Arne Slot is seemingly looking at Alexander Isak as his top summer target. The Swede will come in for high demand if Newcastle United concedes defeat in their efforts to keep him, as Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota could potentially make way for the £100 million-rated Premier League star.
Alexander Isak’s disappointing performance against Manchester City should not be taken as a yardstick to measure his talent. The Swede has been one of the best-performing strikers over the last two seasons and has continued to fire in the goals this term, as he has 19 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League in 2024-25.
The Swede already has big suitors waiting for an opening, with Arsenal being mentioned as an interested party for more than a year. Newcastle United are eager to keep hold of him, with suggestions that any chance of Isak staying will depend on their ability to make it to the Champions League next season.
Isak has yet to sign a new deal at the club, and that could trigger an approach from a rival, with Liverpool lining up a big move for the Swede. Arne Slot wants to bring the attacker, who will cost upwards of £100 million in the summer, as he’s considered a huge asset by the Magpies.
Arne Slot believes Isak packs the right attributes that he wants from his strikers, with the report stating the Swede has the speed and agility of Darwin Nunez while packing the finish and guile of Diogo Jota. Isak is thought to be open to the idea of joining Liverpool, although the Merseysiders will face massive competition from Arsenal in the chase.
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota will make way from Alexander Isak
Should Liverpool make a bid for Isak in the close season, it would mean the departures of Jota and Nunez, although there’s an off chance the club might keep one of them. In any case, there might not be room to have all three forwards in the squad, as Liverpool will look to ship out one of the Uruguayan or the Portuguese.
Isak is certainly an upgrade over both, as Liverpool might even consider selling both Nunez and Jota to fund a move for the £100 million-rated Premier League star. In any case, any deal will depend on Newcastle United’s eagerness to sell and, finally, on the player himself, as he will have more than one option on his table.
