Liverpool’s transfer strategy has taken a sharp and immediate turn. According to Sky Sports, after being firmly told by Newcastle United that Alexander Isak is not for sale, Liverpool are now expected to pivot and focus their efforts on their other primary target, Hugo Ekitike.
The rejection of their ambitious approach for Isak has forced Liverpool to move quickly to find a new striker, especially with Darwin Núñez’s departure expected soon. The club is reportedly wasting no time and is now preparing to rival Newcastle United for the signature of the young PSG forward.
This development creates a new dynamic; after failing to buy a player from Newcastle, Liverpool must now compete directly against them to land Ekitike, who is also said to be on Newcastle’s radar.
Liverpool’s hunt for a new number nine has clearly intensified. With Isak off the table, the focus is now squarely on Ekitike, and a head-to-head battle with a Premier League rival for his signature now seems inevitable.