Liverpool are waiting for the perfect opportunity to table a massive bid to sign Newcastle United mainstay Alexander Isak.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are gearing up to make an offer worth £150 million to sign Alexander Isak. However, they are looking to play the waiting game for now. The Reds will go ahead with it if Newcastle United end up signing a new striker.
Isak has not looked back since joining the Magpies from Real Sociedad in a deal worth £63 million back in 2022. The Swede has been their mainstay under Eddie Howe, and he is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world.
Alexander Isak has asked to leave Newcastle United
While there is no shortage of interest in his services, Newcastle United have been reluctant to part ways with one of their best players. However, things have changed in recent weeks as Isak made it clear that he wants to leave this summer to join rivals Liverpool.
It has come as a massive surprise for the Tyneside club. The 25-year-old is now training away from the club in Spain with his former side, Real Sociedad. While the star striker still has three years left on his deal, the Magies might end up letting him leave if their demands are met.
Newcastle United have already started looking for ideal alternatives, and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is at the top of their wishlist. As per reports, they have already made a move to sign the Slovenian international, but they do face tough competition from Manchester United.
Liverpool are playing the waiting game
If Newcastle United do end up signing Sesko or any other world-class forward, Isak’s departure will almost be certain. While Liverpool are very keen on having him in their squad and consider him an ideal fit for Arne Slot’s system, they are not in a rush to table an offer.
The Premier League champions are bidding their time and waiting for the perfect opportunity to make a move. As soon as the Magpies sign a new striker, they will knock on their doors for Isak’s signature. With the Reds willing to meet Newcastle United’s valuation of £150 million, there is a high possibility of the move going through, as the player is already keen on making the switch.
The Merseyside club have already offloaded Luis Diaz, and they are also ready to sanction the departures of Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez to make sure they have the funds to get the job done.
