"Liverpool's attacking resources are the envy of the Premier League following the capture of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak over the summer. Eintracht Frankfurt and Newcastle United were left licking their wounds, and counting their millions, respectively, after the two forwards decided on Anfield as the next step in their careers. Isak in particular was the subject of a summer-long transfer saga as Newcastle dug their heels in over their asking price, eventually parting with the Sweden international for 125 million."
"There was talk in Spain of Alexander Isak going to Barcelona before he joined Liverpool who are stronger financially. Of course there will be links between the best strikers and Real Madrid and Barcelona, at the moment Barca still have Robert Lewandowski, but they'll be looking for his replacement next year and Isak will be looked at."
"Thirty-seven-year-old Lewandowski's career is winding down, while Hansi Flick will likely to try Marcus Rashford as his centre-forward whenever the decorated Pole is unavailable, but there is no guarantee the Manchester United loanee remains beyond the end of this season. For that reason, Barcelona are in the market for a league-leading centre-forward, which Mendieta believes could be Isak."
Liverpool bolstered their attack by signing Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak over the summer, with Isak joining after a prolonged transfer saga that saw Newcastle receive 125 million. Gaizka Mendieta notes prior Spanish links between Isak and Barcelona and suggests Barca could pursue Isak as Lewandowski's eventual replacement. Robert Lewandowski is entering the later stages of his career, and Hansi Flick may deploy Marcus Rashford as centre-forward amid uncertainty over his long-term availability. Barcelona are actively seeking a leading league striker and may value Isak's LaLiga experience and goal-scoring profile.
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