Liverpool signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United appears increasingly likely as Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade is reportedly closing in on joining the Magpies
Alexander Isak could concievably play for Liverpool against Arsenal(Image: PA)
Liverpool face a race against time if they are to register Alexander Isak in time for any involvement against Arsenal at Anfield. Newcastle United finally appear close to signing a replacement for Isak, which could precipitate the player’s exit and unlock a long stalemate in what has been the transfer saga of the summer.
September 1 is the foremost deadline day approaching, but there is another one for all Premier League clubs to be aware of before then. That is because another weekend of fixtures will happen before the summer transfer window closes.
The Reds host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon as two of the top three meet. However, despite playing later than all but Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, they do not have any longer to get their business done than any of their rivals.
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As per Rule U.23 in the Premier League handbook: “the deadline for receipt by the Board of all duly completed documents required by these Rules to effect the registration of a Player shall be 12 noon on the last Working Day before the date of the first League Match in which the Club making the application intends him to play, save that the international transfer certificate and evidence of eligibility to take up employment in the United Kingdom (in both cases if applicable) may be provided thereafter (but must be provided before the Player is eligible to play for a Club in a League Match).” In this instance, all clubs must register players before midday on Friday.
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It, therefore, appears unlikely that the Sweden international will be lining up at Anfield on Sunday evening against the club credited with an interest in signing him for much of this year. However, if they were to pull off a deal in time somehow, Isak could face off against his compatriot Viktor Gyokeres for the first time since they were teenagers in Stockholm.
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