Liverpool is targeting Alexander Isak. A report from The Athletic says the club is weighing up a potential £120 million bid for the Newcastle forward. There’s no official offer on the table yet, but discussions are already happening behind the scenes. Within the club, Isak is viewed as the leading candidate to boost the team’s attacking options.
The timing of this move comes shortly after the death of Diogo Jota, which left a noticeable gap in both the lineup and the locker room. With the season moving fast, Liverpool is looking to act quickly and keep the squad sharp and competitive.
Ongoing interest and current context
Liverpool has been keeping an eye on Isak since before last season. With the need for another attacking piece now more urgent, his name has returned to the top of the list. Jota had been a regular in the rotation, often shifting across the front three, and filling that role has become a clear priority.
In the 2024/25 Premier League season, Isak scored 20 goals, finishing just behind Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland. He stood out not only for the numbers but for the consistency across different situations. Since joining Newcastle in 2022, he’s made 109 appearances, scoring 62 goals and adding 11 assists.
Liverpool is still in the early stages of exploring the deal. The club doesn’t usually make rushed moves, especially at this scale, and is carefully weighing the football and financial sides before taking the next step.
Another player being monitored is Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt. He plays in the same area of the field but brings a different skill set. So far, there’s no sign of an offer being prepared, but he remains on the list of players being tracked by Liverpool’s scouting team.
The absence of Diogo Jota influences decisions
Losing Jota earlier this month affected the team’s structure in more ways than one. The Portuguese forward played several roles in the attack and was regularly involved in the matchday squad. His passing left a functional hole that needs to be filled quickly.
The club is treating this as a key technical issue, but that doesn’t mean they’re rushing. The focus is on finding someone who can fit into Arne Slot’s system, adapt quickly, and bring the right qualities without disrupting the flow of the squad.
Luis Díaz stays, despite Bayern interest
While Liverpool looks at incoming options, they’ve also had to respond to interest in their current roster. Bayern Munich made a €67.5 million bid for Luis Díaz, but Liverpool turned it down flat. There was no back and forth, no negotiation. The Colombian remains a central figure in the team’s plans and is not available.
With Jota no longer in the picture, Díaz becomes even more important. He’s expected to hold down his role in the attack, and the focus now is adding someone to work alongside him, not reshuffling the attack altogether.