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Liverpool approach Newcastle over £120m Alexander Isak transfer

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<p>Per <a href="https://x.com/David_Ornstein" target="_blank">David Ornstein</a>, Liverpool have made a formal approach to Newcastle as they attempt to sign Isak this summer. While no bid has yet been tabled, they have told the Magpies that they would be willing to do a deal at £120m. The Magpies do not want to sell him. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Reds are currently scouring the market for a new No.9 as Arne Slot bids to build a squad that can retain the Premier League title. The report states that they are aware of heightened sensitivities after the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but also recognise that movement is required to restructure their playing staff. Hugo Ekitike is also admired, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/newcastle-hugo-ekitike-join-arsenal-man-utd-race-eur100m-eintracht-frankfurt-striker/bltc36b6e74a0eaca91" target="_blank">but he is wanted by Newcastle too</a>, potentially opening the door to the Sweden international Isak being replaced at St James' Park by the Frenchman. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Liverpool have broken their transfer record once this summer, to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-get-their-man-reds-complete-gbp116m-deal-to-sign-florian-wirtz-from-bayer-leverkusen-as-germany-international-signs-long-term-deal-at-anfield/blt0d435719e6a90e7e" target="_blank">sign Florian Wirtz</a>, and could do so again to buy Isak. The Swede has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for the Magpies after being signed for £60m ($80.5m) from Real Sociedad. </p>

DID YOU KNOW? 

<p>Newcastle must weigh their options, as they continue to maintain that Isak is not for sale. In the meantime, both <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/bayern-munich-table-gbp59m-luis-diaz-bid-colombian-winger-tells-liverpool-wants-summer-transfer/blt866a8d14d8b96942" target="_blank">Luis Diaz</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-keep-darwin-nunez-refuse-to-lower-eur60m-asking-price-uruguay-international/blt5c4eb57fd3f9b0d7" target="_blank">Darwin Nunez</a> are being linked with potential summer exits, in deals that could finance Liverpool's pursuit of the Magpies ace. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Liverpool approach Newcastle over £120m Alexander Isak transfer | Goal.com

Liverpool have launched a &apos;record&apos; approach for Alexander Isak after opening direct talks with Newcastle over a deal that could be worth £120 million ($161m). 

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