Liverpool’s transfer strategy appears to be changing, with the club now prioritising a move for Alexander Isak instead of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League giants are preparing to go all-in for Isak once the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich is completed.
The Colombian winger’s move is reportedly agreed upon, even if it has not been officially announced yet.
Isak, currently playing for Newcastle United, is said to be very interested in the Liverpool switch.
What makes the move even more likely is that the Swedish striker is not negotiating with any Saudi Arabian clubs, as his sights are firmly set on a future at Anfield.
For months, Rodrygo’s name has been linked to Liverpool as a potential Diaz replacement. English media outlets even reported early contact between the Merseyside club and Rodrygo’s representatives.
Liverpool are focused on Alexander Isak. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
While Real Madrid await concrete developments, Rodrygo’s stance remains unchanged.
Despite growing speculation and Xabi Alonso’s lack of trust in him, something that became clear during the Club World Cup, Rodrygo is committed to seeing out his contract, which runs until 2028.
For now, it seems Liverpool may be heading in a different direction, with Isak now emerging as the top candidate. The next few days could bring major updates as Liverpool finalise Diaz’s exit and look to bring in a high-profile replacement.
Whether that ends up being Rodrygo or Isak will depend on how negotiations unfold, but at this stage, the Swedish forward looks like the frontrunner.