What football industry insiders are privately saying about Liverpool’s chances of signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle

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Without any games for the past two weeks, transfer talk has dominated the March international break for Liverpool.

Unfortunately, much of the focus has been on what and who the Reds could lose during the upcoming summer window.

But as Liverpool fans face the reality that Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave for Real Madrid, there is also plenty to be excited about in terms of incomings.

With so much change expected within the Liverpool squad, there is likely to be a big signing or two at Anfield.

The biggest of those could be Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who continues to be heavily linked with being the man to solve Arne Slot’s number nine issue for the Reds.

And as Liverpool position themselves for a run at Isak, football industry insiders have been assessing their chances of landing Newcastle’s main man.

Liverpool confident of Alexander Isak success

Isak has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season and would be a clear upgrade on Slot’s options at Liverpool.

To many supporters, the Sweden international has taken on the status of being something of a ‘missing piece’ for the Reds.

However, Newcastle clearly have no intention of losing Isak, and according to Give Me Sport the Geordies have put a valuation of at least £120m on the 25-year-old.

Surprisingly, though, this has reportedly not deterred Liverpool for the moment. It is claimed that the Reds have even ‘raised eyebrows’ within the football industry at their apparant confidence that a deal can be done.

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These insiders are also said to be speculating that ‘private discussions’ at Anfield may have led to a belief that Isak is more get-able than first thought.

As a result, Liverpool move is claimed to be ‘gaining traction’ and should not simply be dismissed as speculation or wishful thinking. It seems that the deal is very much on.

Liverpool have Alexander Isak alternative

Isak may be the dream target for Liverpool this summer, but it’s worth pointing out that it is nowhere near being a certainty.

If Newcastle secure qualification for next season’s Champions League, they would be in a very strong position to keep the Swede.

In that case, although Liverpool fans may be disappointed, there are certainly other options they could look at in the market.

One of them is RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who is mentioned by Give Me Sport as a viable alternative to Isak.

The Reds are claimed to have taken a ‘serious look’ at Sesko as they prepare for a big summer window.