A versatile forward who can play up front, off the striker or even out wide, Alvarez could make a difference for Liverpool in a number of roles. Atletico signed Alvarez last summer, paying up to £82million to sign the forward from Argentina, as reported by Sky Sports.

Alexander Isak's power plays to push through a move from Newcastle to Liverpool could've all been avoided with one decision that Alan Shearer can't believe wasn't made

United have 'agreed terms' for a striker to replace Alexander Isak, though four factors could scupper a deal... 👀

Eddie Howe won’t be picking Alexander Isak. Isak isn’t happy with Newcastle. Newcastle aren’t happy with Isak or Liverpool. Newcastle don’t have a striker to start but the player operating instead of one could have gone to Liverpool last summer.

Newcastle's Alexander Isak continues to face scrutiny as Jamie Carragher points out two major concerns, drawing a comparison with an ex-Liverpool striker’s struggles

It has also been reported that Liverpool will eventually return with a second bid, though Newcastle will not sanction Isak’s exit until they have landed one or two strikers to fill the void left by the forward, while they appear to be bullishly refusing to budge on their asking price.

Transfer news LIVE!The summer window has been handed two huge twists as it enters its final stretch. Arsenal re-entered the transfer market after Kai Havertz picked up a knee injury, the severity of which remains unknown,

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has kept transfer speculation surrounding Alexander Isak at arms’ length as he responded to a question about the Newcastle United striker’s future.