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"If Isak is worth 150 million, Harry is worth 250 million"

Compared to last summer’s most expensive signing, Bayern’s striker is a completely different kettle of fish, according to Uli Hoeneß.

‘Exciting’ Isak backed to justify £125m Liverpool price tag

Michael Owen has told GOAL why he remains confident that Alexander Isak will justify his record-shattering £125 million ($166m) price tag at Liverpool. The Swedish striker became the most expensive player in British football during the summer transfer window of 2025. He has endured an injury-hit debut campaign at Anfield, but is being backed to prove his worth.

Wirtz is set for a new role at Liverpool FC

After nine years, the Salah era at Anfield Road is coming to an end. There is no guarantee that a direct successor will be appointed.

Lewa, Donnarumma & 11 stars at risk of missing the World Cup

The final international window before the end of the 2025-26 club season is here. For most of the globe's traditional powerhouses, this month is about finetuning ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But not every team has the luxury of such forward planning, with several big-hitters still yet to punch their ticket to the tournament.

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Slot delivers Isak injury update after Ekitike blow

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has issued an update on Alexander Isak's fitness after Hugo Ekitike was injured in the club's dismal defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The former Eintracht Frankfurt striker had to be withdrawn within the first 10 minutes after sustaining a dead leg, while Isak has been out since December's clash with Tottenham.

Slot reveals Isak return date for Liverpool

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has delivered a massive fitness update regarding record-signing Alexander Isak. The Sweden international is nearing a return to action following a long-term leg fracture, providing a timely boost for the Reds' European ambitions.

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Positive signs for Isak, but Slot urges patience

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned that fans will have to wait a little longer to see the striker back in action. The Swedish international has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

'I have to mess up the party again' - Slot provides Isak update

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned fans to temper their expectations regarding Alexander Isak's return. The British-record signing has endured a nightmare debut season at Anfield following a series of fitness setbacks and a long-term leg injury ,with Slot now having provided the latest on his recovery.

Sweden boss Potter gives update on Isak and Kulusevski

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

Return date? Liverpool boss Slot delivers Isak injury update

Arne Slot has delivered a promising update on Alexander Isak, with a potential return date for the Swedish striker being pencilled in. Isak, who is the Reds’ record signing, was forced to undergo surgery after suffering a broken leg against Tottenham on December 20. His campaign has not become a complete write off, with positive progress being made through a rehabilitation programme.

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Torres-like Ekitike has a better all-round game than Haaland

With half-time approaching and Liverpool losing 1-0 to Newcastle United, Anfield was already bracing itself for another disappointing defeat in this most trying of seasons. In the space of 138 seconds, though, Hugo Ekitike changed the entire mood on Merseyside. The Frenchman's first goal - a near-post finish from Florian Wirtz's clever cutback - may have been crucial, but it was his second strike that sent the fans into a frenzy.

Gyokeres & Isak named as PL's biggest 'disappointments'

Premier League legend Danny Murphy has singled out Swedish striking duo Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak as the season's biggest transfer disappointments following their high-profile summer moves. The former midfielder believes both forwards have failed to justify their massive price tags since joining Arsenal and Liverpool respectively, leaving supporters at both clubs feeling "disappointed" with their output so far.

Is Richard Hughes to blame for Liverpool's poor season?

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has a very cold, analytical approach to his role - so much so, in fact, that he was once described as "robot" by an agent who had dealt with him. Of course, being devoid of emotion probably wouldn't be such a bad thing for Hughes, given the nature of his job and the potential for being adversely affected by the wildly differing views on the work he's doing at Anfield.

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Why Liverpool could get rid of BOTH Salah & Van Dijk

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has told GOAL why the Reds could get rid of both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in the summer of 2026. Arne Slot is expected to be granted license to build for the future on Merseyside, with the reigning Premier League champions looking to “indulge” the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz as “old top men” move on.

Ekitike opens up on profiting from Isak's broken leg

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike admits it is "difficult" to know that he is playing regularly for the Reds because of Alexander Isak's leg fracture. The £125 million ($168m) signing from Newcastle scored against Tottenham but, in doing so, was challenged by Micky van de Ven, and has since been ruled out for a significant period due to a leg fracture that required surgery.

RANKED: 11 most disappointing EPL signings of the season so far

Premier League clubs splashed out £3 billion ($4bn) on transfers in a record-breaking summer window, more than those in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A combined, with Liverpool accounting for £415m ($561m) of that eye-watering amount on the back of their 2024-25 title success under Arne Slot. Mega-money was also spent by the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Fulham the only three clubs to invest less than £50m ($67m) in strengthening their respective squads.

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