Liverpool Identify Six Striker Targets as Isak Stance Holds Firm
Uncertainty around Isak prompts wider striker search
Liverpool’s ambition to reinforce their forward line continues to intensify as they navigate an increasingly complex pursuit of Alexander Isak. The Daily Mail reports that while Isak remains the club’s first-choice target, the £150 million valuation from Newcastle United and unresolved contract tension has opened the door to other options.
Liverpool “do not wish to enter into a saga,” but the report confirms they understand “Isak is interested in a move to Anfield.” The Sweden international’s future, however, is blurred by his dissatisfaction over a promised new deal that failed to materialise following changes at Newcastle’s ownership level.
With Isak’s motivations unclear, Liverpool are preparing contingency plans. The report outlines five other strikers on the club’s radar, revealing a strategic and global sweep of the market.
Premier League names add surprise to shortlist
In a move that may raise eyebrows, Liverpool have enquired about Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa. Both players are proven Premier League scorers and offer differing stylistic traits.
Watkins’ consistent output and work ethic fit the Liverpool model, while Wissa’s unpredictability could provide a wildcard option off the bench. Their inclusion on the list reflects a club willing to consider domestic solutions.
European options offer high stakes and high rewards
The name of Victor Osimhen brings gravity to the discussion. The Napoli forward has been linked with top clubs across Europe, and his involvement in discussions around Darwin Nunez could signal a wider swap scenario.
Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike, currently wanted by Newcastle, remains a player of interest for the Reds.
Rodrygo remains on the radar
As Real Madrid continue to shape their attack for the new season, Rodrygo could emerge as a surprise option. Liverpool remain alert to his situation, especially given his tactical versatility across the front line.
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Whether or not the club secure Isak, the level of contingency planning on display shows Liverpool are acting with clear intent. Gone are the days of waiting until late August to move. Now it is proactive, wide-reaching and deliberate.
The inclusion of names like Ollie Watkins and Yoane Wissa shows there is no snobbery in the search. If the player fits, Liverpool will explore it. Watkins, in particular, could be a shrewd option. He presses, he scores, and he links well. He would not need months to adapt to the pace of the Premier League.
Osimhen, though, is the big name. If Liverpool somehow use Napoli’s interest in Darwin Nunez to gain leverage, it could prove one of the smartest moves of the summer.
And then there’s Rodrygo. That one feels like a wildcard, but if Madrid open the door, it’s hard not to see Liverpool walk through it.
Isak may remain the top choice, but this feels like Liverpool preparing to dominate the market, not wait around for it to happen.
