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'He is smarter than me' – Alexander Isak drafted into Sweden's squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite Newcastle exile as Jon Dahl Tomasson gives verdict on Liverpool transfer saga

Jon Dahl Tomasson has drafted Alexander Isak into his squad for Sweden's first set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite his continued Newcastle exile. Isak has yet to feature this season for the Magpies as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, raising questions over his fitness and readiness. But Tomasson believes the striker’s quality is too good to ignore.

'We hope to have our best player back' – Bruno Guimaraes 'really missing' Alexander Isak as Newcastle captain admits he's had 'no contact' with exiled striker amid Liverpool transfer saga

Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes has admitted he is "really missing" Alexander Isak and claims the squad still has "hope to get their best player back". The Swedish striker was absent again on Monday night as Eddie Howe’s men crashed to a late 3-2 defeat against Liverpool, who are reportedly determined to prise him away from St James' Park before the transfer window shuts.

Chelsea prepare for 'bitter' war with Liverpool over Rio Ngumoha as Blues demand high compensation fee

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to be entangled in a 'bitter' legal war over Reds sensation Rio Ngumoha. The teenager, who turns 17 this Friday, left the Blues' academy last year and joined Liverpool's youth system. The youngster has made rapid improvement in his game and on Monday night, he turned hero for the Premier League champions by scoring a late winner against Newcastle United.

Real recognise real! Max Dowman lauds Rio Ngumoha as 'the best' after fellow wonderkid nets 100th-minute winner for Liverpool

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman hailed Rio Ngumoha as "the best" after the Liverpool sensation's last-gasp winner against Newcastle United on Monday. Ngumoha stole the limelight at St James' Park with a brilliant strike to become the youngest Liverpool scorer in Premier League history. Two days earlier, Dowman became the second-youngest player to represent the Gunners in the English top flight.