FeaturedLiverpool respond to Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak asking price’

Liverpool are unlikely to be willing to match Newcastle United’s “incredibly high” asking price for the signing of Alexander Isak.

 

 

 

That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that they will consider alternative options if an agreement can’t be reached.

 

Now, Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has insisted they may find it difficult to find an agreement with Newcastle that works for both clubs.

 

 

 

“I think he’s the best striker in the country,” he told Football Insider.

 

 

 

“He would be an asset to any team. We’ve spoken about him in connection with Arsenal before.

 

 

 

“From what I hear, I don’t think Liverpool are going to be in the market to pay the sort of money Newcastle will want for Isak.

 

 

 

.There’s been talk about £150million, Liverpool would rather invest that in a few players than just one.

 

 

 

“Aside from that, though, if we’re just talking about him as a player, he would improve that team.

 

 

 

“He’s got all the assets you want in a striker, he’s good on the ball, can come short and link play, doesn’t mind running in behind, and he’s a lethal finisher.

 

 

 

“It’s not surprise to see Liverpool interested because he’s the best there is at the moment.

 

 

 

If they can sign him, it will be brilliant for them and their ambitions.

 

 

 

“But it will all depend on whether they’re going to pay what Newcastle want, because they’re not going to let him go unless there’s an incredibly high price involved.

 

 

 

“In that case, Liverpool would probably start looking at other targets.”

 

Darwin Nunez backed to leave Anfield in summer transfer twist

 

After well-placed sources Football Insider that Nunez could be involved in a possible swap deal for Isak, there is a growing feeling that his spell at Anfield has come to and end.

 

 

 

Supporters were left raging after Nunez missed a clear opportunity against Aston Villa to put Liverpool 3-2 ahead in the latter stages of their 2-2 draw on 19 February.

 

 

 

Football Insider revealed on 11 February th

 

It is believed that one of Slot’s current attacking options will have to leave this summer to make way for an incoming signing after the boss has grown concerned about the lack of consistency.

 

 

 

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Liverpool fans rage at ‘terrible’ Alexander-Arnold after ‘disaster’ v Man City

 

Callum O’Connell

 

Callum O’Connell

 

Sun 23 February 2025 18:54, UK

 

Liverpool fans have been left raging at Trent Alexander-Arnold after his performance during their victory v Man City at the Etihad.

 

 

 

Arne Slot’s side extended their lead at the top of the table to 11 points thanks to a 2-0 win on the road after first-half goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominic Szoboszlai.

 

 

 

The second half saw City continue to dominate possession without breaking down a solid Reds back line, while Curtis Jones had a goal ruled out following a VAR review.

 

 

 

Despite an impressive away win against the reigning Champions, Alexander-Arnold’s display left the travelling supporters frustrated by what they had seen.

 

 

 

The 26-year-old was torn about by City’s Jeremy Doku, who completed 13 of his 18 attempted dribbles, and but for a lack of end product could have changed the game for the hosts.

 

 

 

Liverpool’s right-back, meanwhile, was dribbled past 11 times, won just two of his 13 ground duels, lost possession 17 times and averaged a 71 per cent pass accuracy.

 

 

 

As a result, the travelling supporters have been left angry at another disappointing defensive display from Alexander-Arnold in spite of the rest of his side’s efforts.

 

 

 

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

 

 

 

 

 

The right-back’s contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the season, with no progress made towards agreeing an extended deal as things stand.

 

 

 

Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this month that Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future won’t be decided until after the end of the season.

 

 

 

However, Madrid are continuing to push for him to agree a move to Spain, while Liverpool remain keen to tie him down despite their lack of progress in talks.

 

 

 

Fans fume at Trent Alexander-Arnold after Man City ‘disaster’

 

Alexander-Arnold’s defensive performances have long been called into question as it is undoubtedly the weakest part of the right-back’s game.

 

 

 

It was his pass which opened up the City defence and led to Salah’s opening goal against City – but that was not enough to ease the criticism from the stands.

 

 

 

Taking to social media following the game, supporters expressed their continued frustrations towards the defender as he was labelled “terrible” and a “disaster”.