Alexander Isak has become Barça's priority to strengthen their forward line, but he is practically considered lost. At 25 years old, he is shining at Newcastle and will only leave there for a large sum. He has attracted the interest of multiple teams, and it seems that one of them is willing to pay a historic amount for the Swedish striker: we are talking about Liverpool.
Alexander Isak to Liverpool: 180M
Newcastle has no intention of parting with Isak and has set a price of 150 million pounds for him, which, converted to euros, is 180M. This would far exceed the record signing that Liverpool has made in its history, surpassing the 85 million it paid for Darwin Núñez in 2022.
From England, it has been announced that Liverpool is ready to pay those 180 million euros that Newcastle is asking for. An amount that Barça doesn't intend to reach, whose delicate financial situation makes his arrival impossible. Alexander Isak is very much liked, he is the favorite, but he is not the only forward on Deco's agenda.
At 25 years old, Alexander Isak is dazzling this season in the Premier League. Across all competitions, he has played 33 matches, having scored 23 goals and provided 5 assists. He fits in at Barça, is very much liked, and negotiations for his renewal have been halted. But Liverpool is going all out, making his possible signing in the summer extremely difficult.
Alexander Isak Isn't the Only One: Other Options at Barça
Despite being the favorite, the Swede is not the only option Barça is considering to strengthen their forward line.
The next on Deco's list is another Swedish forward: Viktor Gyökeres. In his case, he has a more accessible price: between 70 and 80 million euros. This will be his last season in Portugal, something that, despite his great numbers, raises many doubts.
In the coming months, he will turn 27 years old and has yet to be seen in a truly competitive context. He wants to leave Sporting Lisbon, and the option of Barça is very appealing to him, although it is true that he doesn't fully generate consensus in the sports management.
Finally, a more 'discreet' profile that seems to be very much liked by Deco is Benjamin Sesko. He plays for Leipzig, is only 21 years old, and is believed to fit perfectly with what Hansi Flick is asking for. He is tall, has a goal-scoring instinct, plays well with his back to the goal, and knows how to work well with his teammates.
He can leave Leipzig for about 80 million euros, with very good relations with the German team. Barça hopes to find, among these three, the definitive forward for Hansi Flick: Deco's list is final, and it is time to put it together to make a final decision.