Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer negotiations for a significant deal involving Liverpool, agreeing on a five-year contract.

Newcastle’s chances of signing a high-caliber replacement for Alexander Isak, who has been linked with Liverpool, are fading.

Christopher Nkunku appears to be off the table this summer, with Chelsea and AC Milan nearing an agreement for the former Bundesliga striker.

Similarly, it’s uncertain whether Nicolas Jackson, Nkunku’s teammate at Chelsea, will still be a viable option for Newcastle during the transfer window.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that AC Milan have agreed on a five-year contract with Nkunku, making it likely that the French forward will be playing in Serie A by September 1.

Romano also mentioned that Jackson’s future remains unclear, though Chelsea are closely monitoring the developments around Alexander Isak before deciding whether to let the Senegalese striker move, likely wanting a clearer picture before approving a transfer to Newcastle.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are still pursuing Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen. According to Jan Aage Fjortoft on X, there is a strong interest in completing a deal, but Wolves’ need to find a replacement complicates the negotiations.

Compounding the situation, a move for Yoane Wissa looks unlikely due to Brentford’s steep asking price.

With the transfer window closing soon, the final days promise to be intense.

So, what’s next for Liverpool and Alexander Isak? Newcastle have made it clear they won’t let the Swedish international leave until they’ve secured a replacement. However, this seems less likely as time runs out, unless Chelsea decide to assist Newcastle in the final moments of the window.