Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Despite Liverpool's stance that it will not return with a second bid for Alexander Isak, this summer's biggest transfer saga appears no closer to finding a solution.

Liverpool has spent significant amountsok s already this summer, almost $400 million (£300 million) to be exact, with Arne Slot adding the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong to his squad.

Those additions have the Reds perfectly placed to defend their Premier League crown but the addition of Isak would be a hammer blow to the chasing pack.

Last month, Liverpool communicated its interest in signing the Swedish striker and stated it was willing to go to around $160M (£120m) to get a deal over the line.

Read More.

It remains to be seen what will transpire this week but Isak has returned to the club's training ground with a warning from Eddie Howe likely ringing in his ears.

The two club's will lock horns on the field in a matter of weeks but their respective ownership groups have already had their dealings away from the Premier League.

The emergence of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has had a groundbreaking impact on the sporting landscape, particularly with the launch of LIV Golf, which snared some of the biggest names away from the PGA Tour.

.

Darwin Nunez is widely expected to leave Liverpool this summer and his exit could have a bearing on a second bid for Isak

It was reported by The Athletic over the weekend that Al-Hilal - majoritively owned by PIF - had identified the Uruguayan as its No.1 transfer target.

That interest has now been registered to Liverpool, with Nunez open to the idea of moving to Saudi Arabia

While the club's head honchos are unlikely to have a hands-on role in transfer dealings, it once again opens up a transfer scenario.

Despite Newcastle's best wishes, could the PIF in fact help fund Liverpool's attempts to sign Isak, by making a big-money move for Nunez?

It appears unlikely, at this stage, that any deal for Isak will be agreed before the new Premier League season begins in under a fortnight
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.