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Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes top Man Utd staff on Icelandic fishing trip – but decides against inviting Ruben Amorim ahead of first pre-season friendly

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe hosted top club officials on a unique Icelandic fishing retreat. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox joined Ratcliffe for strategic meetings in the wild – but head coach Ruben Amorim was asked to stay behind and prepare the squad for the Red Devils' pre-season friendly against Leeds United.

Alexander Isak to Liverpool is OFF! Newcastle's Saudi owners make intervention to block sale of star striker despite Reds' willingness to lodge record £130m bid

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have reportedly been dashed after Newcastle’s Saudi ownership stepped in to block any potential sale — even if the striker pushes for a move. The Reds were prepared to table a British-record £130 million ($175m) offer, but the Magpies have made it clear the Swedish star is not for sale at any price this summer.