Exclusive: Newcastle United Want to Sign Liverpool Forward as Potential Alexander Isak Route Opens Up | OneFootball

Exclusive: Newcastle United Eyeing Move to Sign Liverpool Forward

Liverpool have enjoyed an explosive start to the transfer window, which saw the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. His former teammate Florian Wirtz is also set to join for a record-breaking £116million fee, whilst AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez remains in advanced talks over a move to Anfield.

However, before the Reds can push on with further incomings this summer, outgoings are now the priority. The likes of Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Andy Robertson, Tyler Morton, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota all face uncertain futures at the club.

Anfield Index sources have revealed Newcastle United’s interest in signing the latter of those names, with Jota seen as a potential attacking target for the Magpies this summer.

It is understood that they also hold interest in potential moves for Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott also on their radar.

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Liverpool Receive Alexander Isak Boost

Arne Slot is determined to add a centre-forward to his summer plans and it is understood that Isak remains Liverpool’s first choice, with the forward open to the move.

We also understand that Liverpool have remained in regular contact with Newcastle United over their interest in the 25-year-old, despite reports of a move being completely off the table.

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Of course, it remains a hugely ambitious and expensive deal for Liverpool but their early moves in the summer market speaks volumes of their ambitions heading into next season.

The North-East side are reportedly interested in signing Joao Pedro in a move that could be worth £60million. A signing of another centre-forward, in this case Jota, could play a huge part in a summer move for the Swedish forward.

Newcastle’s Interest in Liverpool Trio

Eddie Howe has held strong interest in both Gomez and Quansah for some time now as he looks to strengthen the heart of his defence. However, their interest in Elliott has likely been ignited by the record-breaking arrival of Wirtz, pushing the 22-year-old closer to the exit door.

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Liverpool are expected to listen to offers in the £30million region for the two central defenders, whilst Elliott would likely command a fee closer to £40million.

It’ll be interesting to see how these potential deals progress over the next couple of weeks, but contact between the two clubs remains strong.