‘I can see it happening’ – Liverpool told what it will take to finalise Alexander Isak deal
Liverpool have been told what it will take to agree a deal for Newcastle United’s star forward Alexander Isak.
Football Insider revealed on 28 July Liverpool are increasingly “confident” of signing Isak after making him a top target this summer.
A formal bid is expected to land at St James’ Park imminently after an initial approach was made by Arne Slot’s side two weeks ago, with Newcastle valuing their prize asset at around £150million.
The Sweden international, who registered 27 goals and six assists in 42 appearances last season, has told the Tyneside club he wants to explore a move this summer.
Finance expert Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Newcastle could consider a bid worth £130million plus £20million in add-ons.
Al-Hilal are believed to have also explored a move for the 25-year-old this summer, but there has been no formal contact with Eddie Howe’s side.
Alexander Isak to Saudi verdict shared
Borson insisted Isak is unlikely to be keen on making a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
He told Football Insider: “I think the Isak deal is about him going to Liverpool.
“If we’re being honest, I think that the only real question is whether Liverpool are prepared to pay £150million and then whether Newcastle are prepared to bite the bullet and sell him.
“I can’t believe Newcastle would sell him for less than £140million plus some add-ons. Why would you sell him for less than £140million when you’ve got a situation like this?
“If I was Newcastle, I would hold my position on it. I definitely wouldn’t be selling for £120million. Maybe £130million plus £20million, maybe do that deal.
“But I just don’t see him going to Al-Hilal. I don’t think the player would go at 25 to Saudi Arabia, and I think it’s unlikely that Newcastle would want to do that deal because of all the financial fair play implications that it has, so it’s just not a good deal.
“Now that being said, I don’t think they want to do the Liverpool deal either, but if the money’s right and the player is adamant he wants to go, I can see it just about happening and it’s Liverpool clearly going for it.”
Liverpool plot new Anthony Gordon move
In terms of another potential incoming at Anfield, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 10 July Liverpool remain interested in signing Anthony Gordon and are plotting a late-summer move to secure his signature.
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Football Insider the Reds will step up their interest in Gordon once Luis Diaz’s move to Bayern Munich is confirmed.
The Newcastle winger has been a long-term target for Liverpool after coming close to joining the club last summer.
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