Liverpool 'don't need' Alexander Isak! Former Reds star joins Jamie Carragher in questioning move for £150m-rated striker

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Former Liverpool star David James doubts the club "need" to sign Alexander Isak this summer to defend their Premier League title.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool are continuing to pursue a deal to sign Isak from Newcastle in what could be a British record transfer. However, Carragher has already claimed "something doesn't feel right" about the move because of the sheer expense involved and now James has echoed his objections.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Reds have already spent almost £300m ($403m) this summer on Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. The latter is capable of playing out wide but has made his name as a striker and James feels they already have more than enough to become champions without the Swede.

WHAT JAMES SAID

“I know it’s important not to attach too much importance to pre-season fixtures, but Liverpool look like a well-balanced side full of confident players. If they were to sign Isak, one immediate benefit would be that it would significantly weaken Newcastle. But that’s not the difference between winning the Premier League or not – it wouldn’t make them any stronger favourites than they already are.”

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WHAT NEXT?

It remains to be seen if James and Carragher's concerns are addressed or if Liverpool will merely steam ahead and secure Isak's signature. The latter is more likely.