Tottenham might aid new club take Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall.
Tottenham could unwittingly prevent Liverpool from signing Alexander Isak.
Tottenham could help a new club entice Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall, as a new transfer target has emerged for Thomas Frank.
Premier League clubs are working hard behind the scenes to sign new players ahead of next month’s transfer deadline.
That includes Liverpool and Tottenham, both of whom are on the market after spending big this summer.
The Reds have signed several players, including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong.
The North London club has notably signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.
Arne Slot is keeping an eye on Isak’s status after Newcastle United rejected his proposal to sign the star forward.
However, Richard Keys believes they may face competition from Real Madrid, who’might be in the picture’.
When asked about Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak, Keys said, “I heard today that Liverpool have made a bid of £110 million. A second bid for £80 million now and £60 million next season. Take your pick.
“But I’ve also heard that Real Madrid might be in the frame.”
If Real wish to recruit the Swede from Newcastle this summer, they will have to pay a cost of around £150 million.
Spurs, however, may bankroll their prospective Isak push, since they are mulling a move for Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, according to Fichajes.
In the summer of 2022, Sociedad signed Kubo from Real on a permanent deal.
According to Marca, Kubo’s contract includes a release clause of €60 million (£52 million).
Real retains 50% of the player’s rights and would get a cool €30 million (£26 million) if his release clause is activated.
So, if Spurs trigger Kubo’s release clause, they will accidentally produce funds for Real’s probable pursuit of Isak.
It’s unclear whether Xabi Alonso intends to add a forward to his squad this summer.
He presently has Kylian Mbappe, Endrick, and Gonzalo García.
Liverpool, meanwhile, is seeking for another forward after selling Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, as well as Diogo Jota.
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