Wayne Rooney has told Liverpool that signing Alexander Isak before the transfer deadline would make them ‘unstoppable’. The Manchester United and England legend already rates Liverpool as the favourites to win the Premier League this season but says the addition of the Newcastle striker would take Arne Slot’s side to another level.
“I already have Liverpool as the favourites to win the title this year but if Isak comes in, I think they’re going to be unstoppable,” Rooney said on BBC’s Match of the Day. “Look at the quality they’ve got.”
Liverpool’s opening bid of £110 million for Isak was rejected by Newcastle, who insist the Sweden international is not for sale. However, reports suggest Isak is prepared to go on strike to force through a move to the Premier League champions. The 25-year-old scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for Newcastle since his £62 million move from Real Sociedad in 2022.
Ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has criticised Isak’s handling of the situation. “The problem is, he’s handled it so badly. He couldn’t have handled it any worse,” Pardew told talkSPORT. “His agents and advisors have said to him to throw down the tools after serving that great football club.”
Newcastle kick off their Premier League campaign against Aston Villa on Saturday, while Liverpool begin their title defence against Bournemouth on Friday night. Slot’s side have already spent around £250 million this summer, bringing in Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong.
