Liverpool enters the race for Alexander Isak and complicates things for FC Barcelona

Liverpool is preparing for a 'revolution' next summer. The 'red' team, which has established itself as one of the best in the world this season following the arrival of Arne Slot, will seek to offload certain players who have not thrived under the Dutchman’s orders to further strengthen their squad with the signing of several reinforcements that fit the coach's system.

However, at Anfield Road, they are also looking to part ways with some of the legends currently in their ranks. These include Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, whose contracts expire at the end of the season, and as of today, there are no updates on their renewals. Both veterans have revealed that negotiations with the club are stalled, and while the defender does not rule out his continuation, the forward has admitted to having one foot out of Merseyside.

An incomprehensible situation, given that at 32 years old, the Egyptian is having one of the best seasons of his career. The African star has scored 30 goals and provided 21 assists in 38 matches played and is one of the serious candidates to win the Ballon d'Or. Despite this, Liverpool still has not defined his stay with the team, and even the 'Mirror' newspaper has reported that they have already identified his replacement in the forward position.

Isak, Liverpool's chosen one

According to the English newspaper, the 'reds' have prioritized the signing of Alexander Isak, who has emerged this season as one of the great sensations of the Premier League. The Swede has scored 21 goals in 31 matches with Newcastle, and several clubs besides the 'scousers', including FC Barcelona, are tracking him and considering a possible signing next summer.

Apart from the potential departure of Salah for free, Liverpool could also suffer the departures of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz in the summer window, which is why they would prioritize the arrival of a world-class striker, and the Nordic 'crack' would be the choice of Slot. The Merseyside club would be willing to make a significant financial effort to successfully complete the operation, but it might not be enough to meet the 'magpies' demands.

At St. James' Park, they have valued Isak's transfer at an amount close to 180 million euros, a very high figure for the ambitions of almost any team in the world. However, if Newcastle fails to qualify for the Champions League, the forward's departure could be unlocked in some way. For now, there is nothing concrete, but at Can Barça, they are closely monitoring the development of a 'soap opera' that looks set to extend over the coming months.