Liverpool's summer spending has surpassed £200million with the signing of Hugo Ekitike, but reports suggest the club are weighing a further major investment in Alexander Isak. The Newcastle United striker is said to be exploring his options, reigniting speculation of a move to Anfield despite the Frenchman's arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Reds are believed to have the funds to meet Isak's likely £100m price tag, with little competition for his signature. Arsenal, previously keen, have moved on, while Chelsea are prioritising other targets. If a deal were to materialise, manager Arne Slot would face the challenge of integrating two strikers who prefer to operate as a central No. 9.
Mohamed Salah's place on the right wing is assured, and new signing Florian Wirtz is expected to occupy a creative role behind the striker. That would likely push Ekitike out to the left flank, a position he has played before, but such a move could have implications for Luis Diaz, who currently operates on that side.
Diaz has been the subject of a bid from Bayern Munich, and while Liverpool insist he is not for sale, the Colombian has remained non-committal. He stated he is 'very calm' and 'happy', but added he would 'make the best decision' for himself. Bayern are reportedly preparing an improved offer, and a sale would help offset the cost of an Isak deal, with Diaz valued at over £60m.
Liverpool face a choice: sign Isak and accept that only one of him or Ekitike can start regularly, or make Isak the focal point and shift Ekitike wide, potentially accelerating Diaz's exit. Behind the attacking options, the team is settling, with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk, and new full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez forming a solid base.
