Liverpool targets Alexander Isak as Salah replacement for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Liverpool aims to build their attack around Alexander Isak following Mohamed Salah's departure. Isak, with 54 goals in 86 appearances for Newcastle, is expected to regain form despite past injury issues. Liverpool is also pursuing players like Bradley Barcola and Yankubeh Minteh to complement Isak's style. Manager Andoni Iraola may shift focus toward creative players to support Isak rather than directly replacing Salah's prolific scoring.
- •Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool, creating a vacancy in the lineup.
- •Alexander Isak has shown high goalscoring potential at Newcastle.
- •Liverpool is exploring signings including Bradley Barcola and Yankubeh Minteh.
- •Isak's recent injury record complicates his integration but offers a new direction.
- •Andoni Iraola, focusing on creative wide players, aims to utilize Isak effectively.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool give Andoni Iraola the £125m star to build his team around
"Mohamed Salah’s departure from the club has left the door open for Liverpool to go and sign another elite right winger. But replacing the goals and assists isn’t that simple.However, the Reds may ...
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