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title: "Virals: Liverpool join the race for Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-06-25T14:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool join the race for Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak

After much speculation of a potential fondness, [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/25/virals-liverpool-midfielder-james-milner-begins-pre-season/) are now reportedly set to join the race for Real Sociedad striker [Alexander Isak](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/24/virals-romelu-lukaku-believes-the-future-is-bright-for-liverpool-target/).

In the market for attacking additions, perhaps only after player sales, the Reds have been [named alongside Premier League rivals](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-arsenal-transfer-alexander-isak-24386015) Chelsea and Arsenal in holding an admiration in the 6’3 Swede.

The 21-year-old rose to prominence last term in La Liga and is currently enjoying a [superb Euro 2020](https://www.sofascore.com/player/alexander-isak/823941) tournament.

According to a report from Spanish outlet [AS](https://as.com/), as cited by [Sport Witness](https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/1408342604475994112) on Twitter, the Anfield club are entering the frame for a potential swoop.

> Twitter: Alexander Isak | Liverpool move into signing picture – Reds €70m deal would be needed to complete transfer.
>
> https://t.co/9UFLs2Plwd #lfc (@Sport\_Witness)

The report suggests Sociedad would be looking for Isak’s entire [€70million (£60million) release clause](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4418131/live-transfer-talk-real-madridarsenal-after-swedens-alexander-isak) in order to sanction a sale this summer.

Already capped [25 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/nationalmannschaft/spieler/349066/verein_id/3557) at senior level by Sweden, the towering centre-forward scored [17 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdaten/spieler/349066) in the Spanish top-flight last season – firing the San Sebastien based club to a [Europa League spot](https://www.skysports.com/la-liga-table).

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £36million and under contract in Spain until 2024 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/marktwertverlauf/spieler/349066)), the mooted £60million fee wouldn’t represent too ridiculous a sum for a player of Isak’s talent, age and potential.

Brought in perhaps on the back of a [departure for Divock Origi](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/03/15/liverpool-set-their-asking-price-for-striker-divock-origi/), the Swede would replace the Belgian’s role in Klopp’s squad with the potential to oust Roberto Firmino on occasion.

Predominantly operating as a central forward, the ace’s height and power, whilst also [possessing impressive dribbling](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299254/Show/Alexander-Isak) ability, would provide the Reds with a new dynamic in attack.