This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘There’s a Chance’—Arne Slot Reveals Latest on Darwin Nunez Exit, Alexander Isak Transfer. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confessed Darwin Núñez could leave the club in the coming days but refused to be drawn on whether Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak could replace him.

Amid reports that the Magpies are holding out for closer to £150m for the Sweden international, funds raised from the Nunez deal will help Liverpool get closer to that figure. However, Slot remain tight-lipped when asked if Isak has been lined up as a direct replacement for Nunez.

Alexander Isak remains Liverpool's preferred new forward option despite seeing a £110m bid rejected by Newcastle United