Liverpool\u2019s Slot Hints At Fresh Isak Bid Despite \u2018Attacking Power\u2019
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle\u2019s Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.<\/strong><\/p>\n After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot the Reds have spent almost \u00a3300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.<\/p>\n Nunez is one of a number of significant exits that will help recoup much of that outlay as the Uruguayan closes in on a \u00a346 million move to Al Hilal.<\/p>\n Liverpool reportedly had a \u00a3110 million bid for Isak turned down by Newcastle, who are seeking a British transfer record fee.<\/p>\n The Swedish striker has not been part of the Magpies\u2019 pre-season preparations and has been told to train on his own by Newcastle.<\/p>\n \u201cYou never talk about players that are not yours,\u201d Slot said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday\u2019s Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley, the traditional curtain-raiser for the season.<\/p>\n \u201cI think we have a lot of attacking power in our team. When I think about Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Mo Salah, Jeremie Frimpong, who can play as a right-winger, Florian Wirtz, who can play as a left-winger, \u2014 I already feel I have a lot of attacking options in my current squad.<\/p>\n \u201cBut, as always as a club, we are always looking at the chances in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title but were devastated last month by the death of forward Diogo Jota.<\/p>\n The Portuguese international was killed in a car accident alongside his brother in northern Spain as he began to make his way back to England for pre-season.<\/p>\n A series of tributes have been paid to Jota at every Liverpool game since and will continue throughout the season.<\/p>\n A \u201cForever 20\u201d emblem, referencing Jota\u2019s now-retired shirt number, will be printed on Liverpool\u2019s shirts this season, while a permanent memorial will be installed at Anfield.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst of all, tragedy impacted us but it impacted far more his wife, children and parents,\u201d said Slot.<\/p>\n \u201cBut it impacted us as well, definitely. The tributes that have been done since were all very emotional and impressive, every time we were somewhere.<\/p>\n \u201cIt started off in Preston and in Asia as well. It\u2019s been emotional, but impressive as well.\u201d<\/p>\n AFP<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n