Fabrizio Romano shares what ‘Liverpool keep saying’ about Alexander Isak heading into Sunday

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Liverpool are entering crucial hours in their attempt to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

The Reds have been embroiled in a battle of wills with Newcastle throughout much of July and August as they seek to agree a British record fee.

Having seen an initial £110m bid rejected at the beginning of August, it felt likely that Liverpool would have returned with an improved offer by now.

However, with mere hours remaining in the transfer window, they are still yet to come back to the table.

Eddie Howe denied rumours Isak has said his goodbyes after Newcastle’s game against Leeds United on Saturday night, but if he is Anfield bound, then he will be doing exactly that very soon.

As Liverpool supporters wait nervously for updates on the situation, journalist Fabrizio Romano has explained the lay of the land heading into Sunday.

Liverpool optimistic of Alexander Isak deal

Sunday could be a huge day in Liverpool’s season. Not only could they make big progress on moves for Isak and Marc Guehi, they also have the small matter of Premier League clash with Arsenal.

While Arne Slot and the Liverpool squad will be fully focused on getting three points against the Gunners, the likes of Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are likely to have their attention elsewhere.

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Liverpool must make progress on the Isak file before Monday’s deadline, and according to Romano, while a deal has not been yet agreed, the Reds are confident that they will get their man.

“Alexander Isak, guys. Contacts again today,” the reporter told his YouTube channel late on Saturday night. “The deal, as of tonight, is not done, despite reports we had in the last 24 hours.”

“All sources involved from Liverpool, from Newcastle, from the player’s side, deny that a deal has been agreed today. But I can confirm that the optimism remains at Liverpool.

“They have not activated any other option among those who have been offered to Liverpool. This week more than three or four important players have been offered to Liverpool. Maybe we’ll talk about them behind the scenes one day. But really important players, these are not emergency solutions, and Liverpool keep saying they are optimistic to find a solution and get Alexander Isak.

“It remains absolutely, absolutely on as of tonight, but not done.”

When will we see movement on Isak?

Fans may be getting worried as the transfer window enters its penultimate day, but this is where the magic really happens.

After months of waiting, Liverpool will finally know whether they are signing Isak at the very latest by Monday. The excitement is palpable.

Nevertheless, it could still end in disappointment for Liverpool as well, and it is important that some progress happens on Sunday.

Having seen this saga drawn out in the press like few before it, though, it may be that Newcastle, Liverpool and Isak are keeping this deal under wraps until it is finalised.

As a result, maybe there will be no updates. Maybe Isak will emerge at Anfield on Sunday afternoon to take in Liverpool’s top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal. At this stage, nothing can be ruled out.