Former Liverpool Star Outperforming £150M Target Alexander Isak

Liverpool are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer, with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak emerging as a top target. The Swedish striker has been in scintillating form, notching 25 goals and 6 assists across all competitions this season.

However, a former Red is quietly outperforming even Isak’s impressive numbers. Xherdan Shaqiri, who left Liverpool for just £9.5 million in 2021, is enjoying a career renaissance back in his native Switzerland with Basel.

The 33-year-old playmaker has racked up a remarkable 34 goal contributions (16 goals, 18 assists) in just 32 appearances this campaign. This tally surpasses Isak’s output, albeit in a less competitive league.

Shaqiri’s resurgence serves as a reminder of his quality and raises questions about Liverpool’s decision to let him go for a relatively modest fee. During his time at Anfield, the diminutive Swiss international played a key role in the club’s 2019 Champions League triumph.

While Isak remains Liverpool’s primary target, Shaqiri’s form demonstrates that sometimes clubs can undervalue the talent already in their ranks. As Jurgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot looks to reshape the squad, he may want to think twice before sanctioning any cut-price departures.

For now, Shaqiri continues to dazzle in Basel, proving that class is permanent even as he approaches the twilight of his career. His performances this season have been nothing short of exceptional, outshining even one of Europe’s most coveted young strikers.