Just because Liverpool could most likely afford Alexander Isak this summer, doesn’t mean they will sign the Newcastle star. After all, they have just recruited an exciting, young centre-forward who shares similar characteristics with the Swede, and a fee of £120–150 million could still dissuade them from pursuing a deal.

Waiting?Perfect Timing for a Premier League LeapLiverpool’s summer of sharp recruitment continued this week with the arrival of 23-year-old Hugo Ekitike

The champions have boosted their forward options by bringing in the 23-year-old Frenchman from Eintracht Frankfurt. We break down the deal