{"id":369777,"date":"2025-08-24T13:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T13:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/369777\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T13:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T13:07:11","slug":"shock-deal-almost-impossible-despite-67m-star-being-tempted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/369777\/","title":{"rendered":"Shock deal \u2018almost impossible\u2019 despite \u00a367m star being \u2018tempted\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool do not plan to sanction a shock major exit between now and the end of the summer transfer window, claims a reliable source, as manager Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes are urged to look at a LaLiga striker as the Alexander Isak saga continues.<\/p>\n<p>Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> winning the Premier League title with relative ease last season, Slot and Hughes have been very active in the summer transfer window. Liverpool have added eight new players to their squad, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, as the Reds aim to retain their league title and also win the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>There have been notable departures from Anfield, too, with Luis Diaz leaving for Bayern Munich, Darwin Nunez joining Al-Hilal and Trent Alexander-Arnold moving to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak, Caoimhin Kelleher, Tyler Morton and Nat Phillips have also left Liverpool for good this summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/alisson-becker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alisson<\/a> has also been linked with a shock summer exit, with FootMercato reporting on August 15 that Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr are \u2018very interested\u2019 in the Brazil international goalkeeper.<\/p>\n<p>The goalkeeper, who cost Liverpool \u00a367million (\u20ac77.3m, $90.6m) when he joined from AS Roma back in 2018, himself is said to be \u2018tempted by the challenge\u2019 of playing in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to reliable journalist Sam Cohen, there are no plans for Liverpool to offload Alisson between now and the end of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Although Liverpool signed three goalkeepers this summer, including Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, Alisson is the number one between the posts.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen wrote on <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SamC_reports\/status\/1959567505715765333\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> at 11:44am on August 24: \u201cDespite links with Al-Nassr, I understand Allison is expecting to stay at Liverpool this transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA move this summer would now be a surprise and described as \u2018almost impossible\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DIVE DEEPER\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/dream-liverpool-xi-2025-26-two-new-signings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool XI after dream end to summer transfer window with \u00a3190m signing blitz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool urged to bid for Julian Alvarez<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/transfer-news-alexander-isak-bid-imminent-fresh-hope-sad-newcastle-moment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sources have told TEAMtalk that Liverpool remain keen on Isak<\/a> and are planning a new bid for the Newcastle United striker.<\/p>\n<p>Isak has gone public with his desire to leave Newcastle and has accused last season\u2019s Carabao Cup winners of breaking promises.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies, who will play in the Champions League this season after finishing in the Premier League top five, have hit back at the statement, but they have made it clear that they are open to Isak resuming training with Eddie Howe\u2019s side and playing for the first team again.<\/p>\n<p>As Newcastle maintain their stance, at least publicly, that Isak is not for sale, The Liverpool Echo\u2019s Liverpool FC correspondent, Paul Gorst, believes that the defending Premier League champions should consider a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez instead.<\/p>\n<p>Gorst told The Liverpool Echo: \u201cHow much appetite is there to test Atletico Madrid\u2019s resolve for Julian Alvarez?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Argentina international would be an ideal alternative to Isak, if there is to be a reluctant acceptance the 25-year-old is out of reach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlvarez scored 17 goals for los Rojiblancos last season in La Liga and provides tactical flexibility to go with his international class and willingness to work hard off the ball.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are few viable Plan Bs around for the Reds but the former Manchester City man ticks more boxes than most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latest Liverpool news: Man City threat, Arsenal competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/marc-guehi-manchester-city-liverpool-crystal-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool are facing competition from Manchester City for a top target<\/a>, with the Cityzens ready to pounce should they lose two of their top players between now and the end of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle United legend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/newcastle-united\/alexander-isak-transfer-news-sack-him-alan-shearer-furious-verdict-newcastle-feud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alan Shearer has advised Alexander Isak on what to do<\/a> now, as the striker refuses to return to the Magpies and resume training with Eddie Howe\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/transfer-news-talks-e100m-rodrygo-move-amid-rival-liverpool-interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool have to contend with Arsenal<\/a> if they are to do a deal for one of Europe\u2019s most frightening forwards, with the Gunners set to hold talks over a summer move.<\/p>\n<p>POLL: Who will win the Premier League in 2025\/26?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool do not plan to sanction a shock major exit between now and the end of the 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