‘Wow’ - Liverpool mouthpiece makes delusional Alexander Isak transfer claim Newcastle United will ignore
A former Liverpool player has name-checked Newcastle United striker ALexander Isak as a potential target.
Danny Murphy believes signing Alexander Isak would instantly make Liverpool favourites to retain the Premier League title.
Speculation has simmered in recent weeks about the 25-year-old’s future. Isak bagged 27 goals across all competitions last season as Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League.
The Swede’s goals helped the Magpies achieve their best campaign in living memory - but at a cost. Throughout the season, media outlets linked Isak - signed for a club-record £64million in 2022 - with a move from St James’ Park.
Toon chiefs remain in a strong negotiating position as the striker has three years remaining on his contract. The Telegraph reported last year that £150million would be needed to begin a conversation about signing Isak.
Alexander Isak to Liverpool?
Liverpool legend Murphy has claimed Isak joining his former club would make them odds-on favourites to win their 21st top-flight title. He told talkSPORT: “I'm hypothesising here, and it probably won't happen, but there's been some news about Isak possibly going to Liverpool. I know that sounds a bit wow, but can you imagine?
“All of a sudden there's not a conversation (about who will win the league). Of course Liverpool are favourites then, but (Manchester) City are spending a fortune, Arsenal are going to spend… so we sit here in judgement without having the full picture.
“I think if you were a week before the season, or a few days before the season, we'd be much more well-informed.”
Newcastle or Chelsea prediction
Murphy was also unsure about whether Newcastle or Chelsea will finish higher in the Premier League next year. He added: “It’s bizarre really when you think about it because Chelsea and Newcastle, in terms of fan base, one fan base is completely and 100% behind their manager, and with him all the way.
“Newcastle, irrelevant of how he (Howe) starts (are behind him), and the other ones are a bit torn, even though they've had this little bit of success last season. You’ve got this other team (Chelsea), who finished in a similar position and got silverware, where the fans are ready to go ‘That’s not enough’.
“In terms of who will finish above the other one, that will depend on Newcastle's recruitment. They’ve both got long seasons ahead with Champions League games. Chelsea have got a bigger squad, so you could argue they're a bit more likely to head in terms of strength and depth.
“If Newcastle have a good spend, they'll be competitive. But I don't think either will challenge for the title.”
Alexander Isak ‘happy’ at Newcastle United
Isak insisted he remains happy at Newcastle when grilled by Swedish media earlier this year. He said: “I’m really, really happy at Newcastle. I had the best season of my career. You can’t underestimate that.
“I love everything about the club, the fans, the city. I don’t really have any thoughts of moving or anything like that. I’m having a great time and I’m very happy with my life.”