Newcastle's owners could end up indirectly helping Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak. That's because Al-Hilal, the club that is interested in signing Darwin Nunez from the Reds, is majoratively owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund — the same group that majoratively owns Newcastle.

Liverpool reportedly rejected an approach for Núñez from Saudi Arabia during the January transfer window, with Slot keen on retaining his squad at a time when Arsenal briefly flirted with putting up a genuine title tilt. That stance has undoubtedly shifted this summer and Pro League interest has reemerged.

Al Hilal have identified Darwin Nunez as their priority target to strengthen in attack and are now stepping up efforts aimed at landing the Liverpool striker. Nunez was wanted by another Saudi Arabian club — Al Nassr — during the January transfer window before Al Hilal were told the conditions of a deal after contacting Liverpool in June.