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Why Alexander Isak did not feature for Sweden against Slovenia in World Cup qualifying following blockbuster move to Liverpool

Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has admitted that leaving Alexander Isak out of Friday’s 2-2 draw against Slovenia was purely down to caution. The striker, who shattered the British transfer record with his £125 million move to Liverpool on deadline day, has barely trained and hasn’t kicked a ball in competitive action since forcing his way out of Newcastle United this summer.

Newcastle snubbed again! Parma chief reveals Magpies' 'high' Giovanni Leoni offer was rebuffed before £30m Liverpool transfer

Parma CEO Federico Cherubini revealed that they had received a higher offer for Giovanni Leoni from Newcastle United before they sold the defender to Liverpool for €35 million (£30m/$40m) in the summer transfer window. The Reds were in search of a new defender earlier in the summer and after going through multiple profiles, they zeroed in on Leoni.

'Don't like it at all' – Liverpool legend slams Alexander Isak & Yoane Wissa's behaviour during transfer window before hailing Marc Guehi as 'true professional' despite missing out on Anfield move

Liverpool legend, Emile Heskey slammed Alexander Isak & Yoane Wissa's behaviour during the transfer window before hailing Marc Guehi as a "true professional". Sweden striker Isak finally sealed his move to Liverpool, ending a month-long standoff with Newcastle United. The forward had refused to join his Magpies teammates on their pre-season tour, effectively going on strike and publicly accusing the club of mistreatment.