Report: Liverpool officials tell FSG to sign ‘big’ and ‘unplayable’ man as door opens for Klopp

According to Noticias de Gipuzkoa, as translated by Sport Witness, there has been an update on Liverpool’s interest in Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak.

Currently locked in a tense battle for the Premier League title with Manchester City, the Reds took a major stride on Wednesday evening by beating Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

That precious victory against Pep Guardiola’s former protégé closes the gap to just one point, putting pressure on the Sky Blues as a crunch Eastlands clash looms in April.

However, amid the precarious contract situations of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, with both of their deals set to expire in 2023, Fenway Sports Group and manager Jurgen Klopp may also have one eye on the summer transfer window.

Now, some news has come out of Europe concerning their links to La Liga star Isak.

According to Noticias de Gipuzkoa (via SW), the Reds, and by extension FSG, have been told to sign the Sweden forward by Liverpool officials who have scouted him extensively.

Indeed, it is believed the Anfield employees have ‘advised’ his signing to the club, coming as the door opens for Klopp to make a move.

Sociedad are now said to be open to selling Isak if the right bid comes in, promising to entertain ‘important’ offers from ‘big clubs in Europe’.

The 22-year-old, standing out as a key player for Sociedad over 2021/2022, is also attracting interest from other top Premier League sides.

As Liverpool officials advise FSG to make a move, it is clear to see why, with Isak taking more shots at goal per 90 than any Sociedad player whilst also completing the second-most successful take-ons (WhoScored).

While Isak’s goal return so far this season comes nowhere his 17 strikes over 30 La Liga starts last year, the