{"id":301153,"date":"2025-07-29T12:12:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/301153\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:12:19","slug":"rio-ferdinand-reveals-his-bizarre-new-transfer-conspiracy-theory-that-could-stop-rivals-liverpool-from-landing-no-1-target-alexander-isak-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/301153\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio Ferdinand reveals his bizarre new transfer conspiracy theory that could stop rivals Liverpool from landing No 1 target Alexander Isak this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

By MICHAEL PAVITT<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 07:20 EDT, 29 July 2025 | Updated: 07:55 EDT, 29 July 2025 <\/p>\n

Man United legend Rio Ferdinand<\/a> has revealed his ‘conspiracy theory’ which he believes could stop Liverpool from signing Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star pushes for a move this summer.<\/p>\n

Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for their tour to the Far East, with the forward nursing a thigh injury.<\/p>\n

Mail Sport then exclusively revealed that Isak had asked to explore a move away, with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool the clear frontrunners for his signature.<\/p>\n

Newcastle are formally braced for an offer from Liverpool for Isak, with the Reds set to bank\u00a0\u00a365million from the sale of Luis Diaz<\/a> to Bayern Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Magpies are currently working\u00a0on deals for more than one striker right now, aware that Isak could go, with Yoane Wissa and Benjamin Sesko are the most active pursuits.<\/p>\n

Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that RB Leipzig forward Sesko is one of two options, along with Ollie Watkins<\/a>, being considered by Man United in their search for a striker.<\/p>\n

\"Rio <\/p>\n

Rio Ferdinand revealed his ‘conspiracy theory’ to stop Liverpool signing Alexander Isak (above)<\/p>\n

\"Ferdinand <\/p>\n

Ferdinand claimed Man United should look to beat Newcastle to the signing of Benjamin Sesko<\/p>\n

\"He <\/p>\n

He suggested if Newcastle missed out on Sesko, they would be unable to sell Isak to Liverpool<\/p>\n

Speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents<\/a> podcast, the former Man United defender put forward a theory as to why the Red Devils should move to sign Sesko, with the 22-year-old understood to be available for \u00a360m plus add-ons to certain clubs.<\/p>\n

\u2018Can I just say why we should buy him,’ Ferdinand said.<\/p>\n

\u2018I wanted a striker with experience, so he would not be my first choice obviously, even now.<\/p>\n

‘But the fact that, this is a bit of a conspiracy theory, if Man United<\/a> buy him and Newcastle don\u2019t get a No 9, does that mean Isak stays at Newcastle and Liverpool<\/a> don\u2019t get Isak.<\/p>\n

\u2018Liverpool\u2019s transfer window<\/a> has been nothing short of exceptional so far, if they get Isak it is lights out for the Premier League<\/a>.’<\/p>\n

Ferdinand’s suggestion, which may have been tongue in cheek, comes with the number of forward options on the market rapidly dwindling.<\/p>\n

Liverpool had already beaten Newcastle to the signing of Hugo Ekitike, while Arsenal last week sealed a deal for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.<\/p>\n

Ferdinand’s comment also reflected Liverpool’s powerful moves in the transfer market this summer, despite finishing 10 points clear last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Isak <\/p>\n

Isak has asked to explore a move away from Newcastle with Liverpool the clear frontrunners<\/p>\n

\"Ferdinand <\/p>\n

Ferdinand claimed Liverpool signing Isak would be ‘lights out’ for the Premier League, with the defending champions having spent heavily this summer on the likes of Hugo Ekitike, right<\/p>\n

The Reds have already signed Florian Wirtz for\u00a0\u00a3116m and paid\u00a0\u00a369million plus add-ons to Eintracht Frankfurt for Ekitike.<\/p>\n

Full backs Milos Kerkez and\u00a0Jeremie Frimpong have also joined for \u00a340m and \u00a329.5m respectively, along with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for \u00a325m.<\/p>\n

While putting forward his suggestion to pursue Sesko, Ferdinand highlighted the proven Premier League quality of Watkins when considering Man United’s interest in the Aston Villa star.<\/p>\n

‘If you get Watkins you have got a guaranteed 15 to 20 goals, and you have got that with [Matheus] Cunha] and [Bryan]\u00a0Mbeumo,’ he said.<\/p>\n

‘You have got double figures all the way up front, baring in mind we we 16th in terms of goals scored last season, these would get you a minimum 40 goals next season.<\/p>\n

‘The uncertainty [with Sesko] is if he can adapt to this league.’\u00a0<\/p>\n


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