Arne Slot must be waking up like a kid on Christmas morning every day this summer.
The Dutchman’s next shiny new toy is seemingly never too far away. Liverpool’s summer spending has now eclipsed £300 million ($405 million), with the Reds having rejuvenated at full back and significantly bolstered their attack with the record-breaking arrival of Florian Wirtz.
Hugo Ekitiké has followed Wirtz from the Bundesliga to Anfield, making a lightning quick start to his Liverpool career. Yet, the Reds retain significant interest in another centre forward: Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle United forward has his heart set on a move to Liverpool and has even released a shock statement on social media in a bid to accelerate his exit. The Magpies, who continue to play hardball, have issued a defiant response that only serves to create greater uncertainty around the Swede’s future.
Whether Liverpool can negotiate and finalise a deal for Isak before the impending deadline remains to be seen, but their Premier League title competitors will be fearing a union between the Reds and the 25-year-old.
Here’s how Liverpool could line up with Isak and Ekitiké.
