Liverpool targets Alexander Isak as Salah's replacement

Michael Owen, a former Liverpool striker, has called on Liverpool to pursue a transfer for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. He believes Isak would be a strong replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is set to become a free agent after this season. Salah's contract situation remains unresolved, and he may leave Liverpool this summer. Owen thinks the team will also need to refresh their forward lineup, as Darwin Nunez is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. There are also uncertainties about the future of other forwards like Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota. Isak, who recently scored the winning goal against Liverpool in the League Cup final, has been mentioned as a potential target during the upcoming transfer window. Owen noted the competition for Isak, as many teams may want to sign him, and Newcastle is keen to keep their star player. Owen also highlighted Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth as another option, considering him a younger player with energy and scoring ability similar to Salah's. He acknowledged that while no one can truly replace Salah, bringing in Isak and Semenyo could be a positive move for the team. In his comments, Owen expressed hope that Salah would remain with Liverpool, emphasizing that he is their best player.