Liverpool Unwilling to Pay Newcastle €180M for Barcelona, PSG Transfer Target | OneFootball

The winter transfer window closed with Alexander Isak still at Newcastle United. While there wasn’t much speculation about a move in January, reports suggest Paris Saint-Germain and other clubs could make a stronger push for the Swedish striker this summer.

RMC Sport previously reported PSG considered a swap deal involving Goncalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani, and Marco Asensio to bring Isak to Paris.

Liverpool are also monitoring Isak. According to Sky Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the club has opened talks with his representatives and is preparing a significant bid. The Reds may even depart from their usual transfer strategy to land the 25-year-old.

Newcastle have reportedly set Isak’s price at €180 million (£150 million), which would make him Liverpool’s most expensive signing, surpassing the £85 million they paid for Darwin Nunez in 2022.

Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo reports Barcelona are interested in both Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali and Isak.

Another Premier League drops Alexander Isak pursuit?

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The Athletic’s James Pearce reports that Liverpool are interested in Alexander Isak but are unwilling to pay €180 million for him.

Furthermore, the Reds plans to strengthen in several positions this summer, though they aren’t the only ones hesitant to meet that asking price.

The Athletic also noted that Arsenal are closely monitoring Viktor Gyokeres and could target the Sporting CP striker this summer.

New sporting director Andrea Berta is a big fan of the 26-year-old, who is considered a more realistic target than Isak.

While Gyokeres is under contract with Sporting until 2028, his price is expected to be significantly lower than Isak’s, who could cost over £120 million.