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Arne Slot reveals texts to Eddie Howe amid Alexander Isak transfer saga as Liverpool boss braces for 'intense' clash with Newcastle at St James' Park

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.

'He owes me!' – Keith Andrews tells Yoane Wissa he CAN'T leave Brentford as Newcastle continue long-running transfer chase

Brentford manager Keith Andrews has thrown down the gauntlet to wantaway forward Yoane Wissa, issuing a warning about the striker’s antics as the team prepares for their clash with Aston Villa. Wissa, 28, has raised eyebrows with his recent actions, including deleting all Brentford references from his Instagram and unfollowing the club’s account, a move that suggests his intentions to leave.

Jamie Carragher tells Liverpool to target 'Plan B for Alexander Isak' as Reds legend claims £130m+ fee should get them Kylian Mbappe

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.