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Liverpool forward Alexander Isak is set to stay with the team after a dramatic contract U-turn, despite ongoing injury concerns. The club faces uncertainty in their forward line as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Good news as dramatic contract U-turn will see Liverpool forward stay
Liverpool will be heading into next season with great uncertainty over their forward line.
Alexander Isak will be the only senior, fit option going into the season - and his reliability hasnât always been the best.
The Swede, 26, has suffered a severely injury-hit first season since his ÂŁ125m transfer from Newcastle - including a broken leg. He remains on the sidelines and the club will be desperate to ensure he has enough cover around him next term.
Hugo Ekitike was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for ÂŁ69m last summer. The Frenchman has hit 17 goals in all competitions across his debut season - but his campaign is at an end.
The 23-year-old ruptured his achilles against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and isnât expected to play again for up to a year.
Getting the right kind of No9 to deputise in the meantime will be crucial and all the indications are that the sporting director Richard Hughes wonât spend big on a forward.
Therefore promoting a young talent who is ready from the youth and underage ranks would appear to be an ideal solution.
Up until very recently it looked impossible for Keyrol Figueroa to fulfil that duty.
- but has been in sparkling form for Rob Pageâs Premier League 2 side this season.
Isak's contract U-turn is crucial as it ensures Liverpool retains a key player amidst injury challenges in their forward line.
Since his ÂŁ125m transfer from Newcastle, Isak has suffered multiple injuries, including a broken leg, impacting his availability.
Liverpool is likely to seek additional cover for Isak, their only fit senior forward, to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season.
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Liverpool were worried about Figueroaâs future - with his current contract expiring in summer 2026. The Honduran was linked with a move in the January window - with Porto and PSV both thought to be keen.
It looked as though Figueroa was going to run down his deal in order to have his pick of clubs in the summer window. But now a dramatic U-turn appears to have taken place.
Despite signing with Federico Pastorelloâs high-profile P&P Sport Management agency in anticipation of a move it now looks as though Figueroa will STAY.
According to a new report in the Liverpool Echo the sharpshooter is set to agree a new contract and pledge his future to his boyhood club.
âThe 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season with the likes of Porto and PSV Eindhoven being linked with an interest earlier this year,â the report reads.
âHowever, the ECHO understands it is expected the player will sign a new deal to extend his commitment to the Reds, although the agreement has not yet been finalised.â
Itâs been a big week for Figueroa - who pledged his international allegiance to Honduras. A former USA U20 international he has now made the switch to represent the land of his birth.
Maynor Figueroa is an integral figure in Honduran football history and now his son will follow in his illustrious footsteps.