Alexander Isak suffered a fibula fracture in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham, exiting after scoring and now facing months on the sidelines following surgery.

The 26-year-old Swede, a summer arrival from Newcastle for £125 million, leaves Arne Slot short up top amid existing absences such as Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez. Romano confirms the Reds are already scouting replacements, making preliminary calls despite January’s high costs and slim pickings.

Club insiders weigh urgency against squad depth, but Isak’s timeline forces action to sustain the title charge.

Top Targets To Fill The Void

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo emerges as a prime option, with his £65 million release clause active early in the window and Liverpool viewing him as an ideal short-term fix. The versatile winger, linked since summer, favors Anfield over rivals such as Manchester City, offering flank depth that doubles as central support. Jamie Carragher backs Semenyo alongside Harvey Elliott’s potential loan recall for rotation.

Other names, such as Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, have surfaced, but Slot prioritizes pragmatic loans or value deals over splashy permanent signings.

Romano’s “Here We Go” Tease And Strategy

Fabrizio Romano predicts a Liverpool deal, stressing that injury assessments will dictate the scale, but openness to versatile attackers signals clear intent. Plans extend beyond the forward line to center-back options such as Marc Guehi and midfield reinforcements, accelerating summer blueprints. Slot’s setup leans on wide threats like Mohamed Salah and Gakpo shifting centrally, buying time for Isak’s return without panic buys.