Liverpool are available in the market for a brand new striker, and their main goal is Newcastle United famous person Alexander Isak. The previous Actual Sociedad man is equally determined to make the transfer to Anfield, however as of but, no deal has been agreed.
It’s been reported that Newcastle need £150m to promote Isak, who has gone on strike on the Premier League membership. As of but, there was no vital motion in direction of that price from Liverpool, which might result in alternate options being sought.
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And in line with Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst (through ), Liverpool ought to be taking a look at Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.
“How a lot urge for food is there to check Atletico Madrid’s resolve for Julian Alvarez? The Argentina worldwide could be a super different to Isak, if there may be to be a reluctant acceptance the 25-year-old is out of attain.
“Alvarez scored 17 objectives for Los Rojiblancos final season in La Liga and offers tactical flexibility to go along with his worldwide class and willingness to work laborious off the ball. There are few viable Plan Bs round for the Reds however the former Manchester Metropolis man ticks extra containers than most.”
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Atleti haven’t any plans to promote Alvarez this summer time
Alvarez had a stellar first season on the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, and he began in related style with a surprising free-kick purpose final weekend in opposition to Espanyol. Atleti worth him extremely extremely, and they’re clear that between now and the top of the summer time switch window.
And whereas that might be dangerous for Liverpool (in the event that they have been planning to make a transfer), it’s good for Barcelona. The Catalans have recognized Alvarez as their subsequent summer time, though they’d doubtless must pay properly in extra of €100m to prise him away from Los Colchoneros.