Liverpool are being heavily linked with Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star considers his future whilst Luis Diaz’s next move is unclear with Bayern Munich ramping up their efforts to sign him
Liverpool’s summer has seen them spend more than £200million but they’re being linked with a second British-record transfer move in a matter of weeks with Alexander Isak potentially on the move.
The Newcastle frontman has expressed a desire to explore his options despite having three years to run on his deal at St James’ Park. The Magpies have made it clear they do not want to sell their leading light – and it would take a mammoth fee to change their mind.
Arne Slot has just seen Hugo Ekitike join from Frankfurt to lead their line, but the arrival of Isak could give the Dutchman even more options in the final third.
Liverpool still have room within PSR to pursue a move for Isak, if he did ultimately decide to push for the exit door. But it remains to be seen what ripple affects may occur with some of their other frontmen. Here’s the latest from Anfield.
Bayern ramp up Diaz efforts
Bayern Munich are not giving up in their pursuit of Liverpool star Luis Diaz and have tabled a second bid for the Colombian. The Bundesliga club have made Diaz their top target this summer but saw a bid of £58m rejected by the Reds, who would rather not sell the player.
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Talks are being spearheaded by Bayern chiefs Jan-Christian Dreesen and Max Eberl, who are keen to upgrade Vincent Kompany’s squad to help the team push for even more honours next season.
They have put a four-year deal on the table and Diaz is keen to make the move to Munich and has told Liverpool he wants to explore a move away with his contract at Anfield entering its final two years and no progress yet being made on any possible extension.
Newcastle stars speak out on Isak
Newcastle stars Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes have spoken out on the saga surrounding Isak, admitting the striker is going through “rough things” after he told the club he wants to consider leaving this summer.
Isak is one of the most coveted players in the transfer window after a sensational season for the Magpies – where he scored against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Club captain Guimaraes insisted he hoped the player would return for the club ahead of the new Premier League season.
Burn said: “Listen, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. But I think we can just control what we can control. That’s a question for Alex to answer. He’s obviously a big player for us, but we do have a lot of quality in the squad as well. Bringing Anthony (Elanga) in as well, which I think was a great signing. Alex hasn’t trained with a thigh issue that’s been ongoing since he’s been back that first few days.”
Ekitike hails Slot’s role
Ekitike has revealed how a “very good discussion” with Slot convinced him to move to Anfield after a huge amount of interest in his signature this summer. Newcastle were on of the interested clubs and had a bid rejected by Frankfurt, with Liverpool then swooping in shortly after.
He has now linked up with the rest of his team-mates on their pre-season tour of Asia and explained how Slot’s persuasive tactics helped seal the move as he said: “We had a very good first discussion together. Obviously the coach is very human so we could talk not only about football [but] about everything.
“I find him very interesting and I was very pleased to see what I can do with him because I think he is a really nice guy and I can still improve and progress with him. So, yeah, he is a really good coach and good person first, so that’s why he made me want to come here.”
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