Liverpool’s push to signal Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been publicly backed by James Pearce, who referred to as the Sweden worldwide a “dream signing” in his newest column for The Athletic.
With Darwin Nunez’s future unsure and his Premier League purpose return falling effectively in need of expectations, it’s no shock to see us linked with upgrades within the ultimate third.
Pearce wrote: “Liverpool are proper to check Newcastle’s resolve – Alexander Isak could be a dream signing,” suggesting there may be real benefit in any try to prise the 25-year-old away from Tyneside.
Isak to Liverpool switch would reshape our assault
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Isak loved a stellar 2024/25 season, registering 27 objectives and 6 assists in 42 appearances throughout all competitions, together with the decisive strike that beat us within the Carabao Cup ultimate at Wembley.
Newcastle paid £63 million to signal him from Actual Sociedad in 2022 (through Sky Sports activities), and it’s clear that any charge now would far surpass that — however with our latest file spend on Florian Wirtz, it’s clear FSG are backing Arne Slot’s squad rebuild.
Our head coach is seemingly much less satisfied by Nunez, and whereas Hugo Ekitike continues to be linked, Isak’s confirmed high quality at Premier League stage gives a much more safe choice.
Pearce’s endorsement provides additional credibility to the concept that a transfer might be severely thought of.
Slot’s rebuild may hinge on new No.9 signing
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Discuss of a possible transfer for the Newcastle ahead has grown in latest days, with David Ornstein sharing his tackle the potential transfer.
While TNT have poured chilly water on this potential curiosity, it’s laborious to not get a bit of excited in regards to the rising noise.
Including somebody of Isak’s calibre would ship a message that we’re not solely planning for now, however for years to return.
Pearce’s reward echoes the rising sentiment that if we actually need to keep our place on the high, these are the calibre of gamers we should herald.
Liverpool have already signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a British-record deal as we reshape the aspect post-title win.
And with Darwin Nunez doubtlessly being bought to Saudi Arabia, a emptiness within the No.9 function could quickly want filling.
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