Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak Faces Crucial DecisionSlot’s focus on a new number nineLiverpool remain firmly fixated on Alexander Isak as their leading transfer target, even as the clock

Liverpool are set to go back in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, having been unsuccessful in their attempts so far.

Hailed for his "sensational" goalscoring qualities by Sky Sports' Mark McAdam, Wissa is not Isak, but then he knows that, and Howe does too, and signing a player more limited in the scope of their attacking arsenal might actually mark a sure-fire route toward continuity of slick, effective attacking play.

Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Faces Crucial TwistLiverpool’s push to sign Alexander Isak is hanging on a knife edge, with developments in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa

Newcastle are thought to be reluctant to sell Isak without signing a replacement, though with the September 1 transfer deadline looming, it could be difficult to convince clubs to sell their stars. Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has been a key target all summer, but the Bees may be hesitant to sell the attacker this late in the the window.

Alexander Isak will win the Player of the Season award if he joins Liverpool and wins the league, beating out Chelsea and Arsenal stars.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

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