Liverpool Nears £20 Million Bournemouth Defender Deal Pending Medical

Liverpool winger Ben Doak is set to join Bournemouth in a deal initially worth £20 million plus potential add-ons, pending medical and paperwork completion. Meanwhile, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's future is uncertain as Besiktas are willing to release him on a free transfer, with Birmingham City expressing interest in bringing him back to English football. The transfer saga involving Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, who is keen to move to Liverpool, remains tense; Newcastle values him at around £150 million, while Liverpool's offer is reportedly closer to £110 million. Isak has been training separately from Newcastle's first team and has refused to rejoin the squad, actions that have drawn criticism but are seen as part of a pattern of player dissent to force transfers. Former Liverpool player John Aldridge has called Newcastle's stance 'ludicrous,' urging them to soften their position to complete the transfer. The situation underscores Liverpool's need for attacking reinforcements and highlights the complexities of high-profile Premier League transfers.