Liverpool have reportedly been considering using Darwin Nunez in the deal to sign top striker target Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Newcastle United have now snubbed a potential swap offer that would involve Darwin Nunez and Alexander Isak, with the latter heading to Liverpool.
Liverpool were hoping to pull off a swap deal involving the two strikers, and it will be interesting to see if they manage to sign Isak in the summer. The Swedish international is the best striker in the Premier League, and he could transform Liverpool in the final third. The Reds are in desperate need of a reliable finisher, and the Newcastle United star would be an exceptional acquisition.
Meanwhile, Nunez has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining the club from Benfica. The Uruguayan international has 14 goal contributions this season, and he has failed to find the back of the net consistently. Even though his overall footballing ability is quite impressive, the South American is not a clinical finisher, and that has cost Liverpool at times.
Isak could transform Liverpool
If Liverpool manage to sign the Newcastle United striker, it would help them fight for major trophies next season. Isak has proven himself at the Tyneside club, and he could be open to trying out a new challenge and joining a big club as well.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops. It is clear that Newcastle do not want Nunez in return, and they are probably going to demand a substantial amount of money for the 25-year-old striker. Liverpool will hope to replace Darwin Nunez in the summer, and it will be interesting to see if they can find a suitable destination for him as they look to replace him with Alexander Isak.
The Uruguayan international has the qualities to compete at a high level, and perhaps a fresh start would be ideal for him. He has been linked with Atletico Madrid in recent months, and a move to Spain could be ideal for him.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Nunez will be hoping to get his career back on track with regular football, and leaving Liverpool could be ideal for him. Isak will also want to fight for league titles and the Champions League. The opportunity to play for Liverpool could be hard to turn down for him.
