Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak looks to be gaining momentum once more as the Reds have been handed a big boost to their transfer war chest.
The Premier League champions last week saw a £110million plus add-ons bid turned down by Newcastle for the Swedish international, and reports soon after claimed that interest in the striker then ended.
However, that stance is now believed to have changed with Liverpool nearing a key sale to bolster their transfer kitty.
According to widespread reports, Liverpool have reached an agreement to sell striker Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal, who had made the Uruguayan their ‘priority’ target after missing out on Victor Osimhen, who made his loan move to Galatasaray permanent.
As per the BBC, Nunez is to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the Saudi Pro League with the Reds set to receive £46m plus add-ons for the striker.
Not only does Nunez’s prospective exit make room for another body in Arne Slot’s striking ranks, it also brings in vital cash for Liverpool to tack onto their initial Isak offer as they prepare to test Newcastle’s resolve once more.
The Daily Mail reported previously that the Magpies were holding out for closer to £150m for their talisman, and funds brought in from Nunez will help Liverpool get closer to that figure.
Liverpool have spent well over £200m this summer already, with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, and Giorgi Mamardashvili.
