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Jamie Carragher makes Alexander Isak to Liverpool prediction and admits concern
Jamie Carragher expects Liverpool to be successful in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, but is worried what that means for Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have had one bid of £110m turned down by Newcastle for the Swedish striker this summer, but their interest has not been quelled. Isak is also very keen on the move to Anfield and has not been involved in Newcastle's pre-season fixtures or even training with the rest of the squad as a result. Liverpool will need to return with a bigger offer, closer to Newcastle's asking price of £150m, although the Magpies are keen not to sell the Sweden international at all. Carragher expects the Premier League champions to eventually get their way one way or another, adding Isak to their ranks before the transfer window closes. Metro's new weekly football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal. Asked if he thinks Isak will be at Anfield by the end of the summer, Carragher told Sky Sports: 'I think he will be, I think Liverpool need to sign two attacking players, I think they will go back with another bid, whether Newcastle accept that… 'But it doesn't feel like at this moment other names are getting bandied about, so I think Isak will be in a red shirt.' Liverpool have already signed a striker this summer, with Hugo Ekitike arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m. The Frenchman scored in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace and scored on his Premier League debut against Bournemouth on Friday night. Speaking of the new arrival earlier this week, Arne Slot felt he can be versatile up front alone, with a partner or on the left wing. The manager also made it clear he wants another signing up front after the sales of Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota. 'I see Hugo mainly as a number nine who could also play from the left or play together with another number nine,' Slot told Sky Sports. 'It's clear that with Darwin gone and Luis Diaz gone, and even last season we have five or six options, I think, Diogo, I need to mention him as well. So we need to have one more attacker, at least.' Carragher does hold some concern over what an Isak arrival would mean for Ekitike, not sure that Slot's claim of playing both up front would work. More Trending 'Arne Slot said he can play on the left, he can play in a front two. It's hard to play the two of them up front. Wirtz is the No 10, he's the £115m man – he needs to play every game. So would Isak, so Ekitike would be filling in,' said the Reds legend. 'I don't think Ekitike would ever fulfil his full potential at the club if someone like Isak is there. 'If Isak comes in, Ekitike would be an understudy. And £80m is not a lot of money for an understudy.' MORE: Tear-jerking Diogo Jota tribute as Liverpool begin Premier League season MORE: Morgan Rogers injury update ahead of Aston Villa vs Newcastle United MORE: Anthony Gordon injury update ahead of Aston Villa vs Newcastle
Scottish Sun
13 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool vs Bournemouth suspended as Antoine Semenyo accuses fan of racist abuse during Premier League opener
Semenyo alerted the incident to the referee RACISM SHAME Liverpool vs Bournemouth suspended as Antoine Semenyo accuses fan of racist abuse during Premier League opener Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL'S clash against Bournemouth was suspended after Antoine Semenyo accused a fan of racist abuse. The game came to a halt after half an hour as Semenyo ran to the touchline with referee Anthony Taylor. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Liverpool vs Bournemouth was suspended amid racism claims made by Antoine Semenyo Credit: Sky Sports 3 Anthony Taylor informed both managers as he reported the incident immediately Credit: Sky Sports 3 The incident allegedly occurred as Semenyo took a throw-in Credit: Sky Sports Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola were both seen in talks with the official as another made notes on a pad. Semenyo was taking a throw-in when the comment was allegedly made from the crowd. The winger immediately reported it to Taylor, who then took the due process to get it reported immediately. Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury lifted the lid on the incident as those watching at home were initially left out of the loop. He said: "I am told by the Match Centre, the Premier League Match Centre, that Antoine Semenyo was subject to a racist comment from the crowd. "Of which, of course, nobody on either side, or indeed anywhere, is approving. So, sympathy from Liverpool, beyond which, at this stage, nothing to report. "What I can tell you, also, is that it was Semenyo himself who brought the referee's attention to it." The game was halted for several minutes as players took on water while Semenyo's accusation made its way to the higher ups. Taylor soon blew his whistle to restart the clash. And Liverpool ended up drawing first blood as they went ahead through new striker Hugo Ekitike. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
BBC News
14 minutes ago
- BBC News
Sheff Utd interested in signing Coventry's Thomas
Sheffield United have made a bid for Coventry City defender Bobby Thomas in the region of £ source also said that a bid of £8m has been registered with 24-year-old moved to Coventry from Burnley in the summer of 2023 and signed a four-year is closing in on a century of appearances for the Sky Blues, and played in both of their games so far this season.
