Liverpool have been reportedly pursuing a transfer for Alexander Isak again in 2022, just for Jurgen Klopp to choose Darwin Nunez as an alternative.
The Reds have felt the wrath of Isak twice this season, with the Newcastle striker scoring in opposition to them at each St James’ Park and Wembley.
Fixed rumours have instructed that the 25-year-old is a number one summer season goal for Liverpool, with the Magpies adamant that they are going to hold maintain of their greatest participant.
In line with Sky Sports activities‘ Lyall Thomas, the Reds’ recruitment workforce “wished to signal” Isak again in 2022, at which level he was nonetheless at Actual Sociedad.
As an alternative, Klopp and Pep Lijnders “pushed” to usher in Nunez from Benfica, ultimately snapping him up for an preliminary £64 million.
A uncommon error by Klopp
Hindsight is an excellent factor in soccer, however Klopp should certainly look again and rue his resolution to not heed the recommendation of the recruitment workforce.
Nunez is now coming in direction of the tip of his third season at Liverpool, however large query marks nonetheless encompass his all-round price as a participant.
Whereas his character makes him a preferred determine at Anfield, his ending stays erratic, as does his decision-making out and in of possession.
Nunez could proceed to flatter to deceive at Liverpool, however Isak is now amongst Europe’s high strikers, following a powerful season for Newcastle.
The Swede has 20 Premier League objectives in 2024/25, behind solely Mohamed Salah (27) and Erling Haaland (21), additionally changing into the seventh-fastest participant to achieve 50 objectives within the division.
Nicely over £100 million is predicted to be required if Liverpool are to have any probability of signing Isak in the summertime, with Arsenal additionally within the combine.
At this level, Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike feels just like the extra viable possibility, nevertheless, with Reds scouts “monitoring” him intently.
Both method, Nunez’s time at Liverpool ought to come to an finish when this season is completed, having not developed sufficient since 2022.
Klopp and Lijnders would have been smart to belief the recruitment workforce on this one!
