Liverpool and Newcastle United have been at loggerheads for months, but a timeline for an agreement between the two clubs over the transfer of the summer may be fast approaching.
Alexander Isak's latest situation amid heavy Liverpool speculation
In a story that has twisted, turned and left everyone on the edge of their seats, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's desire to join Liverpool and subsequent standoff with the Magpies has left Premier League fans desperate for a conclusion.
Earlier on Saturday, Jan Age Fjortoft sent supporters of the Reds into overdrive, offering a revealing statement on X that the Sweden international is now set to sign on at Anfield for a fee in the region of £130 million.
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He stated: "Re: Alexander Isak Understand Isak - deal is done! Newcastle away at Leeds tonight, so nothing expected before that I am told. Fee expected to be around £130m Isak to Liverpool likely to happen very soon."
However, there is always a twist in the tale somewhere, something that Mailsport's Dominic King provided around half an hour after Fjortoft's update on Isak's situation.
The reporter contradicted claims that Isak is set for Liverpool, instead telling his followers that there is a chance Liverpool may not sign anyone else by Monday's deadline.
Arne Slot's men have always maintained hope they can land the Magpies striker, and that doesn't look likely to change soon, even if some reports diverge from others on the current state of play.
With two extremes mentioned earlier, could the truth behind Isak's proposed move to Merseyside from Newcastle be somewhere in the middle?
Tavolieri: Liverpool in advanced talks to land Alexander Isak
Once again by virtue of social media platform X, reputable journalist Sacha Tavolieri has claimed that Isak is now in advanced talks to join Liverpool and a full agreement should be found by Sunday.
Tavolieri stated: "NUFC and LFC now in advanced talks for Alexander Isak! As explained from Friday night to Saturday, the Reds have made an offer likely to convince the Magpies management. Sunday expected to be the day of the announcement of a full agreement. Matter of time."
Both Liverpool and Newcastle fans will be well-versed with his capabilities, which saw the Solna-born man register 27 goals and six assists inside 42 appearances last season.
Linking the play between Eddie Howe's midfield and attack, Isak also managed to fashion 42 chances for his teammates on Premier League duty, albeit it doesn't look like he will be continuing in the North East for much longer.
After months of speculation surrounding his future, Liverpool could now be about to make one of the biggest signings in recent English football memory should all go to plan.