“Alan Shearer has sent Liverpool boss Arne Slot telling message about Alexander Isak”

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has stirred up excitement and controversy in equal measure — and now, Premier League legend Alan Shearer has added fuel to the fire with a bold prediction about the Swedish forward’s future.

Speaking candidly about the 25-year-old, Shearer — Newcastle United’s all-time leading scorer — didn’t hold back in his assessment. He believes Isak has what it takes to become “world class,” and a move to Anfield could be the final step that unlocks the striker’s full potential.

Liverpool’s interest is no secret. After already splashing the cash on Florian Wirtz and bringing in Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili, the Reds are reportedly ready to go all in on Isak. Their initial bid of £110 million plus add-ons was turned down by Newcastle, but sources suggest a second offer is on the horizon.

Despite the setback, signs of a potential deal are emerging. Isak’s agent was spotted at Anfield during Liverpool’s recent pre-season double-header against Athletic Club, and insiders claim the Reds are closely monitoring Newcastle’s efforts to secure RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement.

Newcastle remain firm in their stance — Isak is not for sale, especially with three years left on his contract. But Isak himself seems to be weighing his options. He missed the club’s pre-season tour of Asia and has been seen training back at his former club, Real Sociedad, sparking further speculation.

For Shearer, the potential switch represents more than a blockbuster transfer. It’s about witnessing a player on the cusp of greatness take his next big leap. “He’s like an assassin in front of goal,” Shearer told BBC Sport. “But what really impressed me is how determined he is to keep improving, even now.”

Shearer revealed that Isak is highly self-aware — obsessing over minor details like positioning inside the box and improving his instinctive finishing. “Last year, Howe and Tindall told him he needed more tap-ins. Just those scrappy, close-range goals. Now, he’s worked on that too. That’s why he keeps getting better.”

According to Shearer, Isak now belongs in the same category as Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland — a testament to his rapid rise in English football. “Along with Salah and Haaland, he’s one of the three most lethal forwards in the Premier League right now.”

Slot, who is rebuilding Liverpool’s attack after Klopp’s departure, is said to be intrigued by Isak’s versatility and ability to stretch defences with intelligent movement — a trait that could perfectly complement Salah and Wirtz.

However, Liverpool’s chase may come down to Newcastle’s ability to secure a fitting replacement. Sesko, one of Europe’s brightest young strikers, is the Magpies’ top target, with talks progressing rapidly. Only when that domino falls could Isak be allowed to leave.

Still, the saga is far from over. As the window enters its final weeks, Liverpool’s ambitions — and Newcastle’s resolve — will be tested. But one thing is certain: if Alan Shearer’s prediction is right, Alexander Isak could soon become Anfield’s next iconic No. 9.

And with Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot beginning to take shape, Isak might just be the final piece of a title-challenging puzzle.