“Unlikely, but Hasn’t been Ruled Out” – Journalist on Liverpool’s Interest in Alexander Isak | OneFootball

Liverpool and Alexander Isak: Ambitious Thinking or Calculated Strategy?

Liverpool have already flexed their transfer muscle this summer, securing the exciting talents of Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez. Yet with the window far from closed, attention is now shifting to another bold move that could shake the Premier League again: Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United’s Swedish striker has long been admired, but until recently the door to a potential transfer seemed bolted shut. Now, as reported by David Lynch on the Anfield Index podcast with Dave Davis, that door might just be opening — slowly and conditionally.

“You don’t want to turn it into anything bigger than what it is, but the basics of it is that no one is ruling it out but a lot of things need to fall into place.”

This is not headline-chasing speculation. It is rooted in Liverpool’s ability to act decisively and surgically in the market. And if history under Arne Slot’s leadership tells us anything, it’s that smart ambition drives this new era.

Newcastle’s Position is Changing

Financial pressures appear to be having a clear effect at St James’ Park. While earlier signals pointed towards Isak being untouchable, there’s been a visible shift.

“The noises coming from the Newcastle side are softening by each week. It went from there being no way that he leaves to being worried about a big bid being launched in July.”

Lynch’s insight aligns with Newcastle’s wider financial strategy. The club has dipped back into the market this summer despite previously skirting dangerously close to breaching PSR thresholds.

“And now they’re spending big again for a club that had PSR issues.”

A significant offer from Liverpool might be enough to cause discomfort, particularly if Newcastle need to balance their books before the end of the window. Isak, with his combination of age, talent and marketability, could be their most bankable asset.

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Liverpool’s Internal Calculations

While Liverpool have been aggressive early in the window, they are not reckless. The club would likely need to sanction one or two major departures to make space for Isak’s arrival, both in financial terms and squad structure.

“Sales for Liverpool to open up the spots, and their bid needs to be accepted but no one at Liverpool is saying that there’s no chance.”

This is key. While Lynch rightly labels a deal “unlikely” at present, he is not ruling it out. Liverpool have form for late-window coups, particularly when aligned with outgoing deals. Names like Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz were all landed under similar tactical windows.

If Slot decides that a clinical, versatile number nine like Isak is the final piece in his forward puzzle, then Liverpool may be willing to push.

Final Thoughts

This story is not about Liverpool launching an immediate bid. It is about monitoring the winds and preparing to act if opportunity knocks. As Lynch noted:

“I’d still say it’s unlikely because of all of the things that need to fall into place.”

But that word — “unlikely” — is not “impossible.” With the Frimpong-Wirtz-Kerkez trio already in place and Champions status secured under Slot, this Liverpool regime is clearly backing ambition. If the circumstances shift and Isak becomes available, the Reds could yet make one of the summer’s biggest statements.