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Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak Hinges on Newcastle’s Transfer DecisionsLiverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth at Anfield,
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe openly pleaded for a quick resolution to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga looming over Tyneside. The Magpies boss insisted that his star striker is more than welcome back in the first team, but the club’s travelling fans offered a rather different message.
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Rio Ferdinand has called for patience with Arsenal ’s new signing, Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker, who joined from Sporting CP in a £64million deal, was handed a start in Arsenal’s Premier League opener at Old Trafford.
Alexander Isak is reportedly set to miss the PFA Awards ceremony despite being nominated for the main prize, with his ongoing standoff with Newcastle over a potential Liverpool move showing no signs of ending.
Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.
Eddie Howe has said he hopes the speculation around Alexander Isak's future at the club is "resolved quickly" after he was left out of the side on Saturday.
However, as of yet, no real headway has been made as Newcastle remain reluctant to sell. With a fortnight to go in the transfer window, Isak could still get his move to Liverpool, and speaking on The Football Exchange Podcast, Troy Deeney has made a prediction about Isak if he does indeed sign for the Reds.
Newcastle's star striker is willing to do whatever it takes to leave for Liverpool, but if a move doesn't happen, he'll need a way back in favor.
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Alexander Isak to snub awards ceremony invite as training strike wears on amid Liverpool interest
Eddie Howe has left the door open for the player to re-integrate with the squad as he continues to hold out for a move to Liverpool