Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool striker talks as deal moves closer

Liverpool’s first official bid for Alexander Isak was swiftly rejected by Newcastle United.

It’s no secret that the Swede is top of Liverpool’s striker wishlist - with Richard Hughes prepared to pay ANOTHER British transfer record fee.

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Having paid £116m for Florian Wirtz earlier this summer, Liverpool’s sporting director will have to top that fee for Isak. And while reports have been suggesting that Liverpool WON’T be back - the signs are there that the opposite in fact is true.

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Firstly, the Geordies are pressing on with plans to sign Benjamin Sesko. Why else would they be adding an €80m first-choice striker to their squad?

Liverpool UNLOCK Isak funding

And, secondly, Liverpool are keen to sell Darwin Nunez. It would be negligent if the Reds left themselves short in the centre-forward position through the sale of the Uruguayan.

Liverpool need the money. Having sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, the Anfield club are building a transfer bundle for the Isak deal - and Darwin’s exit will be key to unlocking more funds.

Hughes is hopeful of gaining around £70m or so for the 26-year-old - which can then be channelled into a bid for Isak.

Liverpool remain open to Nunez deal

And it has now been claimed by Fabrizio Romano that Liverpool are still OPEN to selling Nunez with Al-Hilal now emerging a frontrunners.

Liverpool declined to sell Nunez to the Saudi Pro League club back in January owing to a lack of alternative but Isak is being primed to come to Anfield this summer.

Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi is reportedly a big fan of Nunez - with Romano confirming talks between the player’s entourage and the Riyadh club.

Nunez in Saudi talks confirms Romano

“Discussions between Al Hilal and Darwin Nunez’s camp are still ongoing as Liverpool remain open to permanent sale,” he wrote on X.

“Talks to continue in the next days but Darwin still high on Al Hilal’s list.”

The implications for this deal mean that Liverpool are highly likely to come back for Isak. Flush with extra cash - and a newfound space at No9 - we could see big changes in Liverpool’s centre-forward position very soon.

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