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Brighton forward Joao Pedro is once again rumoured to be of interest to Liverpool(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Building up to the summer transfer window it is Alexander Isak's name that has dominated talk of Liverpool's next star signing.

However, all chatter around the Newcastle United striker always comes with a warning of the extreme cost he would command.

Three summers ago Liverpool paid £85m (inclusive of add-ons) for Darwin Nunez whilst the Magpies got Isak for £63m.



The former has netted 25 times in 88 Premier League appearances whereas the latter has double the amount of strikes in 11 fewer outings.

Therefore there is absolutely no wonder huge changes at Anfield are being talked up in escalating transfer talk approaching the next opportunity for business.

Except, if the Reds are indeed serious about upgrading their options, Isak's next move has most recently been touted to come at £120m.

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Arne Slot may not only want a new No.9 as other positions in his squad may require similar attention.

The club are well positioned financially and in Moises Caicedo's case in 2023 proved they are willing to put down record-breaking sums for players, but such a vast amount on one player is still such a huge commitment.

Other forwards have been mentioned in the same breath as Liverpool, the latest being Brighton's Joao Pedro.

Reviving past rumours of interest the Brazilian is said by talkSPORT to still be on Anfield chiefs' radar after many months of the 2024/25 season.

With his workmanlike attitude he also possesses the qualities Slot desires of the man in this role.

However, with Pedro there would be a significant catch according to this latest report.

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In a bid to maintain their excellent profit-making from player transfers or otherwise put off potential suitors, Brighton have apparently slapped a £100m asking price on their No.9.

With their difference in development and goals return compared to Slot's requirement of a starting striker who can capably lead the line at the highest level of the game, some would therefore argue that biting the bullet and paying the additional cost to prise Isak from St.
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