Managing Liverpool: Arne Slot gets £65m Alexander Isak replacement as Wirtz decision madeLiverpool are now fifth in the Premier League table and 10 points off the top spot, but there is a huge task ahead of them with a mounting injury listDespite registering a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at the weekend, Liverpool suffered a major casualty in Alexander Isak. With Mohamed Salah away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool are now significantly under strength in the forward line. If they don't do this and another player gets injured, it will make life infinitely more difficult for Slot and Liverpool. Liverpool are understood to be battling with Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for his signature, valued at £65m. Article continues belowThen, put Wirtz back in his actual position behind a potential attacking trio of Antoine Semenyo, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa.

Source: Daily Mirror December 22, 2025 11:44 UTC