Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has paid Alexander Isak the ultimate compliment. Van Dijk attended the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards gala in Manchester on Tuesday and was asked to name the trickiest opponents to defend against in the Premier League.

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Despite snatching Hugo Ekitike for a huge fee in the 2025 summer transfer window, Liverpool have not stopped searching for attacking talent as their frontline overhaul continues.

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the Alexander Isak transfer saga and his revelation suggests a resolution is not far off for Liverpool and Newcastle.

Tottenham could help a new club lure Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall as a new transfer target has emerged for Thomas Frank. Clubs in the Premier League are working hard behind the scenes to recruit new players ahead of next month's transfer deadline.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak would obviously be a great signing for Liverpool, but he shouldn't be their priority right now, given the Reds' obvious problems in defence

Liverpool have set a deadline for Newcastle to seal the Alexander Isak deal, while Manchester United have set a target to sign two new players including a former goalkeeper.