Why Signing Isak Could Spark a 5-Year Premier League Reign for Liverpool
July 16th, 2025
There are signings that strengthen squads. Then there are signings that signal dominance. If Liverpool land Alexander Isak this summer, paired with the upgrades they've already made, it might not just be a title push, it could be the beginning of an era.
Let's be clear this isn't a Liverpool rebuild its simply Liverpool improving on what they have. This is a side already transformed, quicker, smarter, and more ruthless in transition. With Arne Slot now imposing a high-pressing, fluid system, the club has evolved tactically from Klopp's heavy metal football into something even more surgical. Isak would be the crown jewel in that evolution.
Isak: The Missing Piece
At 25, Alexander Isak is arguably one of the most complete forwards in Europe. He's quick, technical, intelligent, and a clinical finisher. But perhaps most importantly for Liverpool he's adaptable. Whether playing centrally or drifting wide, Isak fits seamlessly into Slot's positional play.
Unlike Darwin Núñez, whose erratic finishing can destabilise momentum, Isak offers composure. He doesn't need five chances. He's ice-cold, and in a team that will create plenty, that's lethal.
Pair him with Salah (still elite), Diaz (now with end product), and the creative Szoboszlai behind, and you're looking at a forward line that can terrorise any defence in Europe.
Midfield 2.0
Last season's midfield refresh laid the groundwork: Mac Allister and Gravenberch bought calm and control, while Szoboszlai offered legs and line-breaking. This summer, signing of Wirtz further strengthened and already impressive midfield, the German adds skill and technical prowess, his not a rotation option, his a title-winning reinforcement.
Combine that with the experienced Endo and Liverpool's own Curtis Jones who has matured tactically, Liverpool's midfield suddenly has depth, intelligence, and variety. It's not just balanced. It's built to suffocate opposition and dictate tempo.
Defence Reinforced, Mentality Rebooted
Liverpool have strengthened their backline despite the departures of Jarell Quansah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The foundation remains elite, Van Dijk has proven he's far from finished, thriving once more with the right structure, while Konaté continues to look like a Rolls-Royce defender when fit.
The additions of Kerkez and Frimpong at full-back show Liverpool are upgrading with intent both in quality and value. These aren't just signings; they're statements. And more than anything, they inject fresh hunger into a squad that suddenly looks ready to dominate again.
It's Not Just Who They Sign - It's What Others Aren't
Even with Arsenal strengthening and seemingly closing in on the elite striker they've been crying out for, and City reinforcing their midfield, it still feels like they're only catching up to where Liverpool was last season.
This Liverpool side already looks a level above their closest challengers. And that's the difference; this isn't just about being stronger. It's about being ready before everyone else. A proactive rebuild. A clear statement of intent. While others react to the market, Liverpool are setting the pace.
A Five-Year Window of Power?
If Isak signs and that's still an "if" with Newcastle clinging on it would represent the final structural upgrade. A ruthless finisher leading a team that's already tactically evolved, physically dominant, and mentally refocused.
The average age of Liverpool's core squad? 24–27. Peak years incoming. Their biggest players are locked into long-term deals and crucially, the culture remains intact even post-Klopp.
The storm is forming. And if Slot gets the striker he wants, Liverpool may not just win a title they might be about to build a dynasty.
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