Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, while the Reds are also eyeing a move for a Crystal Palace star who is also wanted by Manchester City
Alan Smith Football News Reporter and Will Schofield Senior Sports Reporter
08:25, 25 Aug 2025
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak is pushing for a move to Liverpool(Image: PA)
Liverpool are set to face Newcastle in a Bank Holiday clash tonight, with the main talking point not even expected to be present. Alexander Isak's potential move to Anfield seems increasingly unlikely as the transfer window deadline looms.
Despite his absence, the ongoing saga of this summer's biggest transfer will undoubtedly dominate conversations before and after tonight's match at St James' Park, as the second round of Premier League fixtures comes to an end.
Recent reports suggest that Liverpool are now considering other options, including a Real Madrid star who has been sidelined by Xabi Alonso.
Here are the transfer stories to watch as we enter the final week of the window.
Rodrygo rumours
Rodrygo sitting on the bench for Real Madrid
Rodrygo has been linked with a Real Madrid exit(Image: Getty)
As the Isak transfer saga continues, Liverpool are reportedly in advanced discussions with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo as a possible alternative, according to Spanish media.
The La Liga heavyweights are reportedly open to selling, but only for a hefty €100 million (around £86.5 million) fee, reports the Mirror.
Bringing in Rodrygo could provide Liverpool with tactical versatility, potentially allowing Cody Gakpo to shift into a central striker role when needed. The asking price is still significantly lower than what Newcastle would accept for Isak.
Marc Guehi development
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace
Man City could swoop in for Marc Guehi(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Manchester City are contemplating a move for Marc Guehi – but only if centre-backs Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake leave this week.
Crystal Palace's Guehi is also on Liverpool's radar, potentially setting up a scenario similar to Eberechi Eze's switch from Palace to Arsenal instead of Tottenham.
Guehi is in the last year of his contract at Selhurst Park and has declined to sign a new one, which means the England international could be snapped up for a bargain £35m before next Monday's deadline.
Darwin Nunez's fast start
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 4: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield on August 4, 2025 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
Darwin Nunez left Liverpool in the summer(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)
In other news, Darwin Nunez has hit the ground running in Saudi Arabia, with the ex-Liverpool striker scoring in Al-Hilal's final pre-season friendly on Saturday.
Nunez made the move to Al-Hilal earlier this month in a deal worth approximately £46.3million.
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The 26-year-old has found the back of the net in all three of his pre-season outings for his new club, with Nunez scoring in victories over Aarau, Waldhof Mannheim and Al-Fayha.