Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has advised his former club against spending £150 million on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, describing the summer transfer spree as 'not planned'. The Premier League champions have already shelled out over £250 million on new recruits, including Hugo Ekitike for £79 million, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.
Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Carragher admitted he is a huge admirer of Isak but believes a deal would disrupt the squad's balance. 'He will be an amazing signing, but as a fan I don't want Liverpool to spend £150 million on him. There's something about buying another striker when we've just signed Ekitike, and he's backup. It doesn't feel right,' Carragher said.
Carragher also criticised the timing of Isak's apparent transfer request, coming after Liverpool and Arsenal both signed strikers. 'He's thrown his toys out the pram. It feels a bit messy,' he added. The Reds have been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to join Anfield.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes disagreed, calling Isak 'the best centre forward in the world' and urging Liverpool to show ambition. 'When you win the league, you go again. Liverpool have done that,' Scholes said, predicting the Reds would retain the Premier League title.
Liverpool begin their 2025-26 campaign at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. Carragher's comments come amid concerns over the club's defensive depth, with Scholes noting they still need a centre-half.
