“Five-year deal agreed” – Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer negotiations with major implications for Liverpool

Newcastle’s chances of securing a top-quality replacement for Liverpool-linked Alexander Isak are fading.

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

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

Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea negotiations with potential consequences for Liverpool.

This morning, Fabrizio Romano took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm that AC Milan have reached an ‘agreement on a five-year deal’ for Nkunku, making it increasingly likely the French forward will be playing in Serie A by September 1.

Romano also noted that Jackson’s future is still uncertain at this point.

Interestingly, Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the Alexander Isak situation closely before deciding what to do with Senegalese striker Jackson, suggesting they want clarity on Isak’s future before considering a move to St James’ Park.

Meanwhile, Newcastle continues to pursue Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, with Jan Aage Fjortoft reporting a strong desire to finalize a deal. However, Wolves’ own need for a replacement complicates negotiations.

Adding to Newcastle’s struggles, the potential signing of Yoane Wissa appears stalled due to Brentford’s steep asking price.

With the transfer window closing soon, the final days promise a tense race to September 1.

So, what does this mean for Liverpool and Alexander Isak? Newcastle has been clear that they won’t allow the Sweden international to leave until they secure a replacement, but that seems increasingly unlikely unless Chelsea steps in to assist Newcastle in the final stages of the window.