"Sorloth had initially been floated as a potential loan solution after Alexander Isak suffered a serious injury that sidelined him for a crucial stretch of the season. Should Liverpool sign a striker in January? With Liverpool keen to avoid panic buying in January, a temporary addition who could offer experience and reliability in front of goal was considered an attractive option. However, any realistic deal for Sorloth has always leaned toward a permanent transfer, something that never fully aligned with Liverpool's short-term planning."
"At Atletico Madrid, Sorloth is viewed as a valuable squad asset rather than surplus to requirements. While he has not always been a guaranteed starter, Diego Simeone appreciates his work rate and ability to score crucial goals. The attacker scored 24 goals for the Spanish giants last season, showing consistency and the ability to lead the attack. As a result, Atletico have little incentive to sanction a cut-price exit or a loan move mid-season, particularly with domestic and European ambitions still very much alive."
Liverpool assessed options for short-term attacking cover after Alexander Isak’s injury and considered Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth. Radio Marca reported Atletico would demand a fee in excess of 30 million to sell Sorloth, making a January move expensive. Liverpool preferred avoiding panic buying and favored a temporary, reliable addition, but realistic deals for Sorloth leaned toward permanent transfers. Atletico value Sorloth as a squad asset; Diego Simeone respects his work rate and goal-scoring. Sorloth scored 24 goals last season, and Atletico are unlikely to sanction a mid-season loan or cut-price exit. Medical updates on Isak suggest a spring return, reducing January urgency.
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