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Slot reveals texts to Howe amid Isak transfer saga

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed he exchanged messages with Eddie Howe ahead of their clash at St James’ Park, but insisted sympathy is limited as Newcastle deal with the Alexander Isak transfer saga. With the Swedish striker pushing for a British record move to Anfield, Slot expects an 'intense' night against Howe’s side in their first home game of the season.

Ex-Liverpool & Newcastle star angered as he's dragged into Isak saga

Georginio Wijnaldum has distanced himself from the conversation around Alexander Isak's stand-off with Newcastle over his desire to play for Liverpool.

Newcastle to move for Vlahovic?! Striker hunt takes new twist

Newcastle could reportedly move for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus hope for a late summer bid amid the ongoing Alexander Isak saga. The Serie A giants are reportedly keen to offload the Serbian striker, hoping to balance their financial books with a €38 million (£33m/$44m) sale.

Isak transfer saga compared to Bale & Modric's Spurs exits

Alexander Isak's Newcastle United transfer saga has been compared to Gareth Bale and Luka Modric's past exits from Tottenham.

Howe confirms Isak transfer saga is 'coming to an end'

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says the Alexander Isak transfer saga is "coming to an end" amid his efforts to join Liverpool.

Carragher suggests Isak 'Plan B' with Mbappe warning

Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool to prepare a 'Plan B for Alexander Isak' as the Reds legend claimed that a £130 million-plus fee should get them Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe. The Sweden international is refusing to play and train for Newcastle. Isak's growing discontent has stemmed from what he claims are "broken promises" made by club management, as the striker pushes for a move to Anfield.

Isak trains alone at Newcastle's HQ as strike continues

Alexander Isak has been spotted training on his own at Newcastle United's training ground amid his efforts to join Liverpool.

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Slot responds to Isak question as summer transfer saga rumbles on

Arne Slot has remained tight-lipped on Liverpool's chances of signing Newcastle's wantaway striker Alexander Isak ahead of Monday's massive clash.

Owen defends wantaway Newcastle ace Isak amid Liverpool saga

Michael Owen has refused to criticise Alexander Isak's tactics in agitating for a big money move from Newcastle to Liverpool.

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Newcastle eye bid to sign Pio Esposito from Inter

Newcastle United could reportedly bid to sign Inter star Francesco Pio Esposito if Alexander Isak gate crashes his way out of St. James' Park to Liverpool. The Merseyside club are preparing to crank up the pressure on the Magpies with an eye-watering £130 million offer for Isak. The Reds already had a colossal £110m bid thrown back at them earlier this summer, but they are convinced that upping the ante will finally do the job.

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Isak's team-mate stands by striker after public NUFC spat

Alexander Isak's compatriot Robin Nelson says he stands by the Newcastle forward after he made his spat with the Magpies public with a bombshell statement on Tuesday. Isak claimed in his long rant that his relationship with the Magpies is over as his stand-off with them continues regarding a possible transfer to Liverpool this summer. Isak is no longer part of Eddie Howe's first team and his training alone.

'A f*cking mess!' - Shearer tells Isak to sack his agent 'immediately'

Alan Shearer has told Alexander Isak to sack his agent after the wantaway Newcastle striker's "nonsensical" statement about "broken promises".

Isak & 10 star players who refused to play for their clubs

Refusing to play or train can often help a wantaway footballer force through a transfer - but it doesn't always work out that way...

Revealed: Liverpool to table mega new Isak bid after Newcastle clash

Liverpool will reportedly table a mega new Alexander Isak transfer bid, with the Newcastle striker having been frozen out by manager Eddie Howe. After an initial offer of £110 million ($149m) was rejected earlier in the transfer window, Liverpool are ready to return with an even bigger bid of £130m ($176m) after their Premier League showdown against Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Monday.

Newcastle issue defiant response to Isak's 'broken promises' claim

Newcastle United say they are "disappointed" with Alexander Isak's claims that the club "broke promises" in his bid to force a Liverpool transfer.

Isak torn to shreds after taking aim at Newcastle

Football fans lashed out at Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker released a bombshell statement taking aim at the Magpies, amid his stand-off with the club over a transfer to Liverpool this summer. Isak has been banished from Newcastle's first team squad and is training alone. The striker was also left out of the matchday squad against Aston Villa.

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