Fabrizio Romano delivers major Alexander Isak update as Liverpool transfer plot thickens

With less than two weeks until the transfer window closes, many of Europe’s biggest clubs are looking to push deals though with incomings and outgoings.

In the latest episode of DAZN Transfer by Fabrizio Romano, the leading football journalist and transfer specialist provides an update on all the potential deals in the market.

Alexander Isak

The Sweden international wants to leave Newcastle United and join Premier League champions Liverpool.

The Reds have had a bid turned down but Romano said: “Alexander Isak only wants to play for Liverpool.

“He has told Newcastle 'I'm not going to sign a new contract, I'm not interested in a new deal'.

“Newcastle are looking for another striker and my expectation is that Liverpool will try again for Alexander.”

 

Eberechi Eze

Tottenham Hotspur have been in negotiations with Crystal Palace over a deal to sign Eberechi Eze.

Romano gave the transfer an 85% chance of going through and added: “Eze could sign for Tottenham after talks between Steve Parish and Daniel Levy.

“Spurs will really push for that because he wants to play Champions League football.”

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Manchester United – outgoings expected and needed

Ruben Amorim is writing a new chapter at Old Trafford and remains keen to clear the decks by shifting out unwanted players.

That list includes Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho and Romano said: “Sancho is completely out of the project at Manchester United but he said no to a proposal from Roma.

“He’s a player who has to leave and Rasmus Hojlund was not even in the squad for the Arsenal game and the message from Amorim is very clear.

“He’s on the list of AC Milan and has been for a long time, while Napoli are also looking for a striker now because Romelu Lukaku has suffered an injury.

“Several clubs are interested in Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho is leaving Manchester United and going to Chelsea.

“There are more players expected to leave and with Antony, we know the situation with Betis but it’s not an easy deal.”

United remain keen on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba but Romano revealed: “Brighton said the player is not for sale but Ruben Amorim loves Baleba so I think they will try and sign him in 2026.”

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Donnarumma for City?

Manchester City continue to be linked with Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the transfer hinging on Ederson potentially moving to Galatasaray.

Romano explained: “Donnarumma will leave Paris St-Germain this summer – his relationship with them is completely broken.

“Manchester City are on it and he’s attracted by this opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola.

“What is needed to make this deal happen is for Ederson to go to Galatasaray.

“The plan was to sign Donnarumma as a free agent in 2026, but City have always been interested in him.

“If City sell Ederson to Galatasaray, I expect them to go for Donnarumma now.”

Savinho still a Tottenham target as Pep monitors Rodrygo

The Brazilian has been linked with a move from Manchester City to Spurs with Thomas Frank a huge admirer of the 21-year-old.

Meanwhile, City boss Pep Guardiola is keeping a close eye on Rodrygo's situation at Real Madrid.

Romano said: “Tottenham are trying to make this deal happen for Savinho.

“It’s difficult and Tottenham have already had a few bids rejected.

“City said no, but let’s see what happens and whether it could have a domino effect on the market.

“If Savinho leaves, the player City want to sign is Rodrygo.

“Pep Guardiola loves Rodrygo and I can guarantee that, if Savinho leaves, City will go for Rodrygo.”

 

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