Sky Sports share ‘desperate’ Isak to Liverpool update as conditions for a deal are laid out…

Sky Sports provides an update on Isak’s potential move to Liverpool, describing the situation as ‘desperate’.

Alexander Isak is making every effort to secure his desired transfer to Liverpool.

The forward has opted not to play for Newcastle and has issued a statement claiming that the club has broken promises regarding his future.

Liverpool is also eager to acquire their ideal target this summer; however, after their initial offer of £110 million was turned down, the Reds have yet to take further action.

Other players, including Rodrygo from Real Madrid, have been mentioned in connection with a move to Anfield, but it is evident that Arne Slot is primarily focused on Isak.

Newcastle is now feeling ‘desperate’ to find a new striker this summer.

Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, the primary obstacle to a deal has been Newcastle’s inability to find a replacement for their star player.

Strikers like Joao Pedro, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike have opted to pursue other opportunities instead of stepping into the leading role for Eddie Howe’s squad.

As a result, the Magpies have placed a hefty £150 million price tag on Isak, maintaining their position that they do not wish to sell.

However, according to a recent report from Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, it appears that Newcastle is becoming increasingly ‘desperate’ to secure a new number nine this summer.

“Underlying all of this, and this has been the case for several weeks now, is that Newcastle is essentially getting desperate regarding replacements,” he stated.

“We know they attempted to bring in Benjamin Sesko as a substitute for Isak to facilitate his departure, but that effort was unsuccessful.

“They also tried to acquire Hugo Ekitike, who ironically went to Liverpool and scored at St James’ Park against Newcastle last night.

They have missed out on Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, and despite several attempts, they have not succeeded. They remain active in the market, and I believe that if they can secure perhaps one, ideally two, there is a possibility that Alexander Isak might depart before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool needs to decide on Alexander Isak before it becomes too late. Isak’s potential transfer to Liverpool has turned into one of the most prolonged transfer stories in recent times.

From the beginning, it has been evident that both Liverpool and Isak are eager for the transfer to materialize, but due to the way Newcastle has managed the situation, that option has not truly been viable.

As we approach the final days of the transfer window, we are nearing a critical juncture for Slot’s first-team squad.

Currently, they have four senior attacking players at their disposal, and without the addition of another forward, it is difficult to envision how the Reds can endure the season and stay competitive.

Ultimately, it is up to Slot and Richard Hughes to decide which players to acquire, but if one or two signings are not completed before the window shuts, the Reds may face significant challenges.