There is a very small chance that Darwinnes, who plays for the Liverpool jersey, will play for his upcoming campaign.
The Uruguayan striker is a priority target for Saudi Arab League Al Hilal, and is expected to head towards the Merseyside exit for most of 2025, with only one Premier League start from Boxing Day.
Liverpool is preparing for this unforeseen event through its first £69 million acquisition of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, but FSG is more hunger for quality in the last third.
The Reds were heading for the Premier League title in the previous period, but were shortfalls throughout the season’s derivatives. Slots want to change that.
And what is a better way to add enough firepower than signing Alexander Isaac?
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Last week, Liverpool filed a formal £110 million offer to the Newcastle United star striker. It was rejected and Toon seemed to feel quite struggling with such a person being surfaced when he revealed that his departure would only follow a record-breaking offer.
Liverpool eventually broke the UK transfer record when they signed Florian Wiltz from Bayer Leverkusen for £116 million in June.
Since then, it has been reported that sports director Richard Hughes will be bidding again for Swedish International.
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesco is at the top of his shopping list, but Manchester United has also pushed him to sign No. 9.
Isak is a world-class footballer and makes the cream of Liverpool’s extraordinary transfer window, but he wants to bring the door in, although not the only slot incoming.
Liverpool prepares new offers
According to football insiders, Liverpool is preparing to make an offer to Crystal Palace centre back Mark Ngwech and registers interest early in the transfer period.
Guehi is entering his final year and is understood to be the top target on the Anfield side this summer, with slots not having a depth of central defence.
Newcastle United is also determined to sign three Lions stars worth £50 million. Due to his contract situation, FSG is reluctant to meet this number.
Why Liverpool must sign Mark Guech
As we have seen this topic, Newcastle has struggled with a rather calm transfer window so far, missing out on many top targets. Hau is undoubtedly, especially because Liverpool keeps pushing all the exciting talismans on his side.
But he may still be thwarted once again by attempts to reach the mood. Liverpool has already taken Ekitique out of their hands this summer.
Newcastle had identified France as a potential replacement for Isaac if he left St. James Park, but Liverpool had previously stole it, completing the deal towards the end of July, and ostensibly ended Isaac’s pursuit.
But they were able to return once more and incite the flames further by signing Guehi, who was described as “England’s best player” by analyst Ben Matinson following the exploit at Euro 2024.
Technically, with sounding and cool as you please, Guehi may not be the most physically impressive centre half in the game, but he has a brilliant understanding of the game and may still be a world-class star.
For example, see how Guehi was compared to Liverpool’s captain Virgilvan Dyke in the Premier League last season. Certainly, the 25-year-old isn’t at the level of a Dutchman, but his creative passing, solid defense and athletic robustness make interesting comments on players he’s still accustomed to.
PREM 24/25 -Guehi vs Van Dijk | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (*per game) | Guehi | van dijk |
Match (start) | 34 (34) | 37 (37) |
the goal | 3 | 3 |
assist | 2 | 1 |
A beautiful sheet | 11 | 14 |
touch* | 64.9 | 90.4 |
Pass completed | 84% | 92% |
Key Pass* | 0.5 | 0.3 |
dribble* | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Ball recovery* | 4.3 | 3.1 |
Tackle + Intercept* | 2.6 | 2.5 |
clearance* | 4.6 | 5.1 |
Duels (winning)* | 4.9 (59%) | 4.7 (69%) |
An error has occurred | 2 | 4 |
Data based on sofa score | ||
In this way, it can be argued that Liverpool is already repeating masterclasses for Ekitique. The 23-year-old looks similar to Isaac. He has a mobile, powerful, keen football mind, but he’s still a while before he reaches the same height as the refined Newcastle superstar.
As you can see from the graphics below, Isak is much more clinical, taking away his craft in the more competitive division on top flights in English.
While Hau is believed to be eager to package his team with more quality and volume, Liverpool is being prepared to steal another top target, which was the subject of four bids that failed four bids from the club during the summer of 2024 transfer period.
Guehi, who won the FA Cup at Crystal Palace last season, is undoubtedly looking to take the next step in his career.
According to FBREF, he even ranked one of the top 12% of the central backs in Europe’s top five league leagues last season, for shot-making action per 90.
The action of creating a shot is a game that leads to a shot. These include moments like passing, take-on, fouls and more.
Without a doubt, the need for Guehi in Liverpool will take precedence over his interest in Isak. Ekitique has a world-class core.
But as palace reporter Bobby Manzi argues, Guehi is already a “monster of defense”, offering invaluable depth to the backline, who may part ways with Quansah and may lose the non-committal Ibrahima Conate, still pursued by Madrid.
The hardness of the palace depends on a valuation of £50 million. However, if Newcastle decides to take their plot to the next level, you won’t bet that Liverpool will move forward and hit the Magpies again.
