Arne Slot wants to bring a world class striker to Anfield and has his sights set on Alexander Isak after Liverpool finalise a deal for Florian Wirtz.

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• Reds building on Premier League title win
• Finalising deal for Wirtz from Leverkusen
• Looking at swoop for Isak from Newcastle

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Liverpool stunned the rest of England by winning the Premier League title during Slot's first season in charge and it looks like the Dutchman is going all out to try and replicate that achievement in 2025-26. Reports suggest the Reds are on the verge of signing Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz for €150million (£127m) and will then turn their attentions to bringing in a striker.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Isak is hot property across Europe after a stellar campaign for Newcastle but Liverpool are believed to be considering a move for the Swedish striker. It would likely take another £100m at least to pry the Magpies' prized possession away from them after he helped Eddie Howe's side win the Carabao Cup and secure Champions League football next season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Isak bagged 27 goals across all competitions last term. He is contracted at St James' Park until 2028.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Had Newcastle failed to qualify for Europe's top competition next season, there may be a higher chance of Isak leaving this summer. However it is likely that the club will do everything they can to convince the Swede to stay on Tyneside despite interest from Liverpool.

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