Fabrizio Romano has dropped another bombshell. And this one might shake two Premier League clubs to their core. On one side, you have Liverpool. Hungry. Ambitious. Ready to spend again. On the other side, you have Newcastle United. Proud. Rising. Determined to hold on to their star man. And in the middle of it all, two strikers. One is Darwin Nunez. The other is Alexander Isak. And this story is about to change everything.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are just steps away from making their next huge transfer move. And that move is expected to be Alexander Isak. Yes, the 25-year-old Swedish superstar who lit up the Premier League with his goals, dribbles, and calm finishing is now firmly in Liverpool’s sights. The dream is real. The plan is clear. But before that dream becomes a reality, something big has to happen. And that something is Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool have already spent over €306 million in this summer window. Big names. Big fees. And now, they want to end the window with a bang. Isak is their number one target. He fits Arne Slot’s system. He’s quick. Tall. Clinical. And most importantly, available. But he won’t come cheap. Which is why Liverpool are trying to sell Darwin Nunez first.
And this is where things get interesting. Because Romano has revealed that Al Hilal are very close to finalising a deal for Nunez. A verbal agreement is already in place between Liverpool and the Saudi club. The two clubs have shaken hands, metaphorically. Now, it’s up to Darwin. If he says yes, the deal is done.
Al Hilal have already started talking to Nunez about personal terms. They want him. Their manager, Simone Inzaghi, has made him a top target. The offer is tempting. Big salary. New lifestyle. A fresh chapter. And for Liverpool, it’s the key that unlocks Isak. Once Nunez leaves, the money and the space will be there for Isak to walk through the gates of Anfield.
But that’s not even the most controversial part. Here comes the twist. The part that is making Newcastle fans furious. Both Al Hilal and Newcastle United are owned by the same group: the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, also known as PIF. Which means, if Al Hilal buy Darwin Nunez, and that money is used by Liverpool to buy Alexander Isak from Newcastle, then in simple words, it’s like Saudi money is being used to take Newcastle’s best player away. Let that sink in.
To the rest of the world, it might look like normal business. But to Newcastle fans, it feels like betrayal. It feels like their own money is helping another Premier League rival grow stronger. And if Isak ends up scoring goals for Liverpool against Newcastle next season, the pain will cut even deeper. This is football in 2025. Complicated. Rich. And full of power plays. And in the middle of it all, players like Darwin Nunez and Alexander Isak are caught in a storm they didn’t create.
Let’s talk about Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker came to Liverpool from Benfica for big money. He was seen as the next number 9. The new Suarez. The next Mane. But it never really clicked. He scored goals – 40 of them in 143 games. But the misses? The chaos? The frustration? It was all too much. He was passionate. But sometimes, passion wasn’t enough. Fans were divided. Coaches were confused. And now, the club is moving on.
Al Hilal could be his escape. A chance to reset. A chance to be the star. No more pressure from the Kop. No more comparisons. Just football. And a lot of money. He has the chance now. The decision is his. If he says yes, the plane is ready.
And what about Isak? The man Liverpool want. He is elegance. He is speed. He is power. And he is deadly in front of goal. For Newcastle, he has been a revelation. For Sweden, he’s a leader. And for Liverpool, he’s the missing piece.
Arne Slot wants a striker who can press, who can move, and who can finish. Isak is that and more. He’s only 25. His best years are ahead. And Liverpool believe he can be their new king in attack. A player who can take over from Nunez. And maybe even go further than Firmino, Torres, and Suarez.
But Newcastle don’t want to sell. Not at all. They’ve already missed out on Sesko. Now they’re scared of losing Isak. But if the money is too good, and the player wants the move, how long can they hold on?
And remember – the controversy won’t stop. If this deal happens, rival fans will scream. Pundits will argue. Politicians might even get involved. Because this isn’t just a transfer. It’s a storm. A transfer triangle with one corner in Liverpool, one in Newcastle, and one in Saudi Arabia.
So far, Liverpool have done serious business this summer. Milos Kerkez. Jeremie Frimpong. Hugo Ekitike. Florian Wirtz. All exciting names. All strong signings. But none as big as Isak would be. If he comes, it changes everything. But it depends on Darwin Nunez. One decision. One signature. And then the dominoes fall.
Romano says the agreement between Liverpool and Al Hilal is done. Personal terms? Still in talks. But progressing. The Saudis want it closed fast. Liverpool too. Because they don’t want to waste time. If Nunez leaves, they’ll go straight for Isak.
And Isak’s agent is not silent. He knows what’s happening. He knows his client is wanted. And from what’s being said behind the scenes, the Liverpool-Isak deal is very close to being finalised. It’s not done yet. But it’s close. Very close. So what does this mean for the rest of the window? It means the biggest drama is still coming. It means Newcastle might lose their biggest star. It means Liverpool might land their next number 9. And it means Saudi Arabia’s influence on football is still growing.
And for the fans? It means emotions. Pain. Joy. Anger. Confusion. Because in football, transfers are not just business. They are personal.
For Liverpool fans, losing Nunez might not hurt much. But getting Isak? That will spark celebrations. A new star. A new hope. A new goal machine.
For Newcastle fans, it’s heartbreak. First Sesko slips away. Now Isak might be next. And worse, they can’t even blame a foreign club. They have to blame their own owners. That’s the kind of wound that doesn’t heal quickly.
And for Darwin Nunez? This might be his best chance to breathe again. To play without pressure. To become a hero in a different league. If he takes it, he leaves behind the noise. If he refuses, he stays to fight. Either way, his decision will shape the rest of the window.
The clock is ticking. The phone calls are happening. The emails are flying. And the cameras are ready. Because when this deal breaks, it will be front-page news.
Fabrizio Romano has spoken. The agreements are moving. And the world of football is watching.This is not just a transfer story. It’s a power play. A Saudi-Liverpool-Newcastle triangle of fire.And when the smoke clears, one club will be stronger, one club will be broken, and one player will become the face of it all.
