Red Room reacts as Liverpool pursue Isak and assess Diaz sale

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Liverpool Eyeing Isak as Diaz Future Uncertain: Red Room Reacts
As Liverpool gear up for another season under Arne Slot, the buzz from The Red Room podcast is impossible to ignore. Grizz Khan returned to hosting duties this week alongside regulars Mo, Lewis, Ben and Mike, all sharing passionate takes on the Reds' transfer moves, their emotional return to football and a potential record-breaking swoop for Alexander Isak.
Isak on the Horizon
The biggest talking point? Liverpool's concrete interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with reports suggesting the club are willing to smash their transfer record to sign the Swedish international.
Mike summed up the mood perfectly: 'I think we do sign him. I have a really… eternal optimism.' The panel agreed that the pursuit of Isak is more than speculation. Grizz claimed, 'We broke it on Red Room… we will make a bid and target Isak.'
Mo was similarly excited, stating: 'Isak is proven. Premier League. 20 goals the last two seasons now.' And crucially, Grizz added, 'Are we really the disorganised Liverpool of the last 18 months? We're not. We're back.'
Even Lewis, who said it was never 'Isak or bust,' admitted: 'If we get Isak, there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a bona fide first-team, 20 to 25 goal-a-season striker.'
Diaz: Stay or Go?
The emotional tug-of-war over Luis Diaz continued throughout the episode. While some fans remain attached to the Colombian winger, the consensus is shifting.
Mo gave a measured view: 'If I put the business hat on… you're letting 70 million walk out the door in a couple of years. I think he's going to go.' Lewis added: 'If the money's right and they come in with a slightly increased bid, I will not lose sleep over losing him.'
Ben revealed insight from journalist Pipe Sierra: 'Diaz ideally wants to stay, but if he's not getting the contract he wants, he's likely to leave.'
Mike was blunt about the contract debate: 'You deserve a contract extension if the contract you're looking for makes sense… I don't think Diaz deserves to be on a similar wage to what a star striker would be on.'
Rodrigo as Diaz's Replacement?
Should Diaz depart, the name most frequently linked is Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid. The panel was largely in favour of the Brazilian stepping in.
Mike highlighted: 'He'd cause absolute chaos in the Prem. I was concerned when Arsenal were linked with him.'
Lewis offered a stat-based argument: 'Top 21% for key passes, top 30 for progressive passes. He's one of the most creatively gifted players from a progressive play perspective.'
Ben was on board too: 'If we're going to get Isak, there's absolutely no chance [we're getting Gordon]. So Rodrigo would be my pick.'
Still, Grizz had his own view, saying: 'Gordon would torch the Premier League.' But he accepted the reality: 'The chances of us getting Gordon and Isak are zero.'