'Doesn't feel right' - Jamie Carragher speaks out against Liverpool's proposed £150m Alexander Isak swoop amid concerns over former club's 'messy' transfer activity

Newcastle continue to value the Swedish striker at around £150m and have already turned down Liverpool's initial offer of around £110m. However, the Reds are believed to be preparing an improved offer to convince the Magpies to part ways with their prized asset.   

Carragher questioned the logic of splurging for another centre-forward so soon after signing Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, the Liverpool legend said: "In terms of what Liverpool have done in the summer by bringing in players, they’ve spent a lot of money and it doesn’t feel like the Liverpool way of doing things so much – or certainly if you listen to some supporters who have been on the owner’s case for so long!  

"He [Alexander Isak] will be an amazing signing, but from a fan’s point of view, for myself, I don’t want Liverpool to spend £150 million on Isak. You [Martyn Ziegler] just said he’s Liverpool’s number one target, and I can probably imagine that, but there’s something about Liverpool buying another striker [Hugo Ekitike], and he’s backup. Something about it doesn’t feel right to me. I know Liverpool need numbers, for a number of reasons, at the top of the pitch."

Carragher questioned Liverpool's strategy in the transfer market and expressed his belief that sporting director Richard Hughes has been a "bit messy" with his decisions.

“I look at Isak, and he’s obviously thrown his toys out [of] the pram once Arsenal signed a striker and Liverpool signed a striker," he said. "From his point of view and from his agent’s point of view, do they not tell Newcastle months ago that they wanted to move on? It feels a bit messy to me now. For me, when I think of Liverpool, it doesn’t look really planned – I don’t think the plan is to buy a striker for £80 million, and then be looking to buy another one for £120m.”  

Reports indicate Isak is due to meet with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe to discuss his future, amid mounting belief he wants a move to Liverpool. He was the first to arrive at Newcastle's training facilities on Monday, while Howe handed a day off to other players. Newcastle, bracing for his departure, are eyeing replacements, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, though the striker reportedly prefers Manchester United. Liverpool may submit a second offer this week as talks resume, and should negotiations succeed, Isak could potentially feature against Newcastle at Anfield on August 25.