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title: "Liverpool monitoring Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-06-16T16:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool monitoring Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/16/xherdan-shaqiri-to-make-decision-on-future-after-euro-2020/) are reportedly monitoring Real Sociedad star striker Alexander Isak as a potential replacement for [Roberto Firmino](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/05/virals-brazilian-liverpool-trio-refuse-copa-america-participation/).

The 21-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the last 12 months and was impressive as [Sweden held Spain](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197790) in the Euro 2020 group stages.

On a frustrating night for Thiago and his Spanish compatriots, the young frontman put on a [stellar display](https://www.sofascore.com/player/alexander-isak/823941) – catching the attention of many.

Now, according to a report from [Noticias de Gipuzkoa](https://www.noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus/reala/2021/06/16/isak-punto-mira-red/1119284.html), as cited by [Liverpool FC News](https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC/status/1405134341924167682) on Twitter, Reds’ manager Jurgen Klopp has taken note of the Swede.

> Twitter: Liverpool target Alexander Isak as a potential replacement for Roberto Firmino, claims report… https://t.co/hz7uZczL8z (@LivEchoLFC)

The 6’4 ace scored [17 times and registered two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdaten/spieler/349066) in 34 La Liga outings in 2020/21 – earning an average [Sofascore rating of 7.02](https://www.sofascore.com/player/alexander-isak/823941) along the way.

As Klopp looks to bolster the Anfield [squad](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) for another charge towards major honours next season, the report claims Isak is being considered as an option ‘in the not too distant future’.

Already capped on [23 occasions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/nationalmannschaft/spieler/349066/verein_id/3557) at senior level by Sweden, the man [described](https://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/amp/he_was_a_nuisance_pundits_praise_arsenals_reported_target/s1_15968_35162975) as a ‘nuisance’ by Rio Ferdinand, is believed to have a [£60million release clause](https://www.football-espana.net/2020/02/16/real-sociedad-confirm-alexander-isak-release-clause-update) in his current contract.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Signing Isak this summer would be a huge statement transfer from the Reds.

Valued at £36million and under contract at the Reale Arena until 2024 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/marktwertverlauf/spieler/349066)), the aforementioned release clause may be the most realistic option.

Formerly of Borussia Dortmund, Isak has already [gained a wealth of experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/349066) in a fledgeling career and could be set to take the next step to another of Europe’s elite this summer.