This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘It’s Clear’—Arne Slot Explains Liverpool’s Plan for Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he has plans to play new signing Hugo Ekitiké alongside another central striker, with the Reds still chasing Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

The Newcastle striker is this summer's transfer saga but his is a familiar tale when a footballer wants to make a move happen

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at Alexander Isak amid his links to Liverpool and sent him a clear warning. Despite the fact that the 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, the biggest story in football right now could still be the ongoing saga between Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool.

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;

Alexander Isak has been pushing for a move to Liverpool this summer, but Newcastle are standing firm by demanding a British record fee of £150million for their star striker

Michael Owen once called out Alan Shearer for being 'inches' away from leaving Newcastle United amid the ongoing transfer saga involving Alexander Isak.

Wayne Rooney thinks Liverpool could be put off signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United during this summer’s transfer window amid one key concern. The Isak saga has become this summer’s biggest transfer story as he lobbies for a move from Newcastle to Premier League holders Liverpool.