Liverpool ‘to offer’ huge name in Alexander Isak swap deal

Liverpool are reportedly keen on offering Darwin Nunez in a player-plus-cash deal for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak this summer.

Arne Slot’s side are in a very strong position to win this year’s Premier League title, despite not having a standout striker leading Liverpool’s attack.

Therefore, the Reds have turned their attention to Newcastle’s attacking talisman, but securing his signature from the Magpies will not be easy.

Isak is yet to extend his stay at the north east outfit but Eddie Howe’s team are still in a strong position as his contract runs until 2028.

Now, Football Insider reports that Liverpool will offer £60 million-rated (€72.4m, $75.7m) Nunez for the Swede, who is valued at well north of £100m (€120.6m, $126m).

The report adds manager Slot is not convinced with Nunez and Diogo Jota up front and is keen to improve his striking options for next season – with Isak, 25, said to fit the bill.

TEAMtalk previously revealed that the Newcastle ace is open to an Anfield transfer, but Arsenal and others are also keen on recruiting the ex-Real Sociedad man.

And as our sources have stated, this comes at a time when Liverpool are planning for their biggest summer transfer window in recent times.

Not many transfer windows will be as important as the one fast approaching for Slot’s side.

Top scorer Mohamed Salah, captain Virgil van Dijk, and Real Madrid-linked Trent Alexander-Arnold are all into the last few months of their deals and could leave for free at the end of the season.

If none of them stay, replacing them is a must but it remains to be seen if Liverpool will fork out at least £120m (€144.6m, $151.3m) for Isak.

The lure of playing in the Champions League and fighting for trophies would be tempting for the Swede but Newcastle will fight tooth and nail to keep hold of their prized asset.