According to former data expert of Liverpool, Ian Graham, coach Jurgen Klopp ignored Alexander Isak to recruit Darwin Nunez.
The striker of Newcastle, Alexander Isak is one of the most sought -after stars in the summer transfer window this year. The 25 -year -old player has many clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool to keep an eye on after bringing the Champions League.
Newcastle wants to retain this Swedish player and want him to sign a new contract, in case he has to sell him, the James' Park's home team wants £ 150 million for his star. Liverpool can sign a contract with Isak in 2022 from Real Sociedad for only £ 63 million, but decided to pursue Darwin Nunez.
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Jurgen Klopp ignored Alexander Isak to recruit Darwin Nunez in 2022. |
The Uruguayan player caused the Red Brigade to spend a record amount of the club at that time, he was taken from Benfica while Isak joined Newcastle. Former Liverpool data expert, Ian Graham, revealed why Klopp chose Nunez instead of Isak. He shared:
“Jurgen Klopp has brought a lot of success to Liverpool, so it is easy to understand why the club shifted in that direction (from the decision based on data to the coach's hobby). I am very happy that my colleagues convinced Jurgen (2017) that Mohamed Salah was a player who should buy instead of Julian Brandt.
In 2022, he signed a contract with Darwin Nunez for £ 64 million plus surcharges instead of Alexander Isak. Both players have good data, we want Isak but Jurgen prefers Nunez. In the case of Nunez, he is one of the best young strikers in Europe. ”
According to Dimarzio, Nunez is expected to leave Anfield this summer, Liverpool hopes to sell him for £ 60 million. Napoli is interested in the Uruguayan player, but they do not accept enough money that the Red Brigade requires.