Liverpool targets Isak Guehi before deadline

Liverpool aims to seal Isak and Guehi moves before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool pursues Isak and Guehi deals before deadline

Liverpool are pressing to land two top targets, Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi, before next Monday's 7pm deadline. The club has moved quickly this summer but now faces rapid negotiations with Newcastle United and Crystal Palace to complete agreements for the Newcastle striker and the Palace captain who is out of contract in 2026.

Newcastle have reportedly tried to persuade Isak to stay for one more season, with Liverpool ready to press for talks on the final days of the window. Liverpool’s £110 million bid was rejected, and there has been no fresh encouragement from Isak’s side. The next steps could hinge on late conversations on August 26 or 27 as Anfield chiefs line up a decisive swing before the deadline.

On Guehi, Palace’s asking price remains a sticking point even though the defender would be available for a free transfer in 2026 if a deal can’t be struck now. Liverpool are said to be prepared to renew talks in the coming days, hoping the Eagles soften their stance. If no agreement can be reached, the club may wait for a potential free transfer next summer or pivot to another option, keeping Arne Slot’s squad building in focus.

Liverpool’s late bid strategy shows both ambition and risk. Pursuing high-profile targets in the final days sends a clear message about intent, but it also tests patience, bargaining power, and the club’s wage structure. The move underscores how transfer policy now blends deadline pressure with long-term planning, especially as Guehi is tied to Crystal Palace for a further year and Isak’s stance has narrowed the field to a single preferred destination.

The upcoming talks will reveal whether Klopp and sports chiefs are comfortable tightening the budget to close a deal at the cost of other squad needs. If deals slip, Liverpool could face a pivot toward internal options or a postponed rebuild, shaping how Slot manages expectations in the season ahead.

Highlights

The clock is running and every negotiation counts.