Arne Slot gives Alexander Isak response and hints Liverpool transfer is nearly complete

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak is one of the biggest transfer stories yet to be resolves this summer but there is still time left for the champion

Alexander Isak could yet become a Liverpool player this summer(Image: PA)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has indicated Darwin Nunez’s move to Al Hilal is all but done. However, he wouldn’t be drawn on questions over whether Alexander Isak will take the Uruguayan’s place at Anfield.

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Slot’s Premier League champions have already added Hugo Ekitike to their front-line, but Isak is very much still on their radar. An opening bid worth up to £120million was rejected by Newcastle, and it remains to be seen whether the Redd return with a fresh offer this summer.

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“As you know, we never talk about players that aren’t yours,” Slot told reporters ahead of the Community Shield when asked about Isak. “I can talk about Hugo who signed recently.

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“We are very happy with the squad we are having. Okay, players left but we brought players in as well and youngsters are doing good. Darwin might leave but things aren’t signed yet. We need to wait a few days before things are done.”

Isak missed Newcastle’s tour of Asia, spending the period training with former club Real Sociedad while working his way back to full fitness. The Swede is back in Newcastle training, but manager Eddie Howe is not expected to pick him for upcoming friendlies.