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Darwin Nunez looks set to leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez appears to be closing in on a Liverpool exit, but their hopes of replacing him with Alexander Isak have taken a severe blow.

It is suggested that they have struck a verbal agreement with Liverpool over a deal.

Liverpool’s asking price for Nunez was thought to be in the region of around €70million (£61m) and should that go through, it would free up crucial funds for the reigning Premier League champions.



Nunez - who has also been linked with Napoli and AC Milan this summer - is now in talks with Al-Hilal over his personal terms.

And while his exit could theoretically clear the path for Liverpool to make a move for Isak, the chances of that deal are now hanging by a thread.

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Newcastle had hung their hopes on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko replacing Isak, if they were to cash in on the Sweden international.

Eddie Howe's side launched two offers for the Slovenian striker - the second of which was accepted by the Bundesliga side.

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However, on Wednesday, it emerged that Sesko had instead picked Manchester United over their Premier League rivals, with the Red Devils now closing in on a deal.

The misfiring Uruguayan scored just five Premier League goals last season - while Isak netted 27 in all competitions, including a goal which helped Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.

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