Liverpool have signed French striker Hugo Ekitike over Alexander Isak for 90m Euros, valid until June 2031. Isak is among the best in the business when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net. But Eikitike has the potential to surpass Isak's shooting standard, age advantage, and versatility likely justified Liverpool's decision.

Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak was - or rather is - entirely genuine. Newcastle United, at least publicly, have maintained that the 25-year-old Sweden international simply is not for sale. But when the Reds stepped up their efforts to land the striker earlier this week, it suggested they had had some private encouragement to the contrary.

Back to Alexander Isak though and he is a bit of a unique stand out case, amongst the Newcastle United players. Yes, there are still three years left on his current contract, but it is universally agreed that this is the right moment where a new deal has to happen.

Isak has attracted interest from Liverpool but Elanga did not want to be drawn into where his friend's future may lie.

One name dominating the conversation is Alexander Isak, with Panenka LFC offering a fascinating analysis of why the Swedish forward is at the top of Liverpool’s shortlist. “If he’s not available, then they will turn to sign Hugo Ekitike.

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle values Isak at £150 million ($201.2M), a far cry from the £120 million ($161M) Liverpool appears willing to pay for him. Should Newcastle receive its full valuation for Isak, it would be a record transfer fee for a player at a British club.

Liverpool have learned a blockbuster move for Alexander Isak is still ON, thanks to Newcastle's owners, with Fabrizio Romano sharing the player's thoughts.