With many clubs in the Premier League in the market for a new striker ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, the 25-year-old tops the list of several of England’s biggest clubs.

Liverpool have Isak down as their main striker target, however, the Reds will not match the £150m asking price Newcastle have set for their main man and if the striker is to move to the Premier League leaders this summer, a compromise will need to be made.

Even if Liverpool decide to splash £150m on one player, that may still not be enough to lure the Swedish international to Anfield.

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According to i news, Newcastle’s £150m price tag has caused both Arsenal and Liverpool to pivot to alternative targets, but if Howe’s team are in the Champions League next season, the departure of Isak this summer becomes ‘a non-issue’ for the Tyneside outfit.

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Liverpool have already made contact with Isak’s team over a move, but with Champions League football to offer the Swedish star and not needing money due to the cash the biggest competition in Europe provides, this puts the Tyneside club in a great position.

It will be hard for Arne Slot to find a better striker than Isak this summer, but Liverpool do have alternatives lined up and they may already be exploring moves going off the report.

Liverpool have several alternatives to Isak with the Reds targeting two styles of play.

A player similar to the Swedish star is Hugo Ekitike, who has been in top form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and could be signed for €80m [£67m] this summer.

Liverpool have shown interest in Brighton’s Joao Pedro, although the Seagulls are set to demand £100m to part ways with the Brazilian talent at the end of the season, which makes the situation similar to Isak.

It remains to be seen what player Liverpool make a strong attempt for this summer but what is clear is that the Reds have several options should they fail to land Isak.
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