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Live updates: Arsenal v Newcastle United pre-season friendly

Live updates: Arsenal v Newcastle United pre-season friendly

LINE-UPSpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 12:18 BST Arsenal v Newcastle (12:30 BST) One summer signing in the Arsenal XI – Martin Zubimendi – with another two on the bench – Kepa and Christian Norgaard. Viktor Gyokeres doesn’t feature in this one. William Osula starts up front for Newcastle in the absence of Alexander Isak. Summer signing Anthony Elanga features …

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‘It’s ridiculous’ – Newcastle legend Alan Shearer SLAMS Magpies over Alexander Isak transfer stance amid Liverpool interest

‘It’s ridiculous’ – Newcastle legend Alan Shearer SLAMS Magpies over Alexander Isak transfer stance amid Liverpool interest

Alan Shearer has expressed his frustration with Newcastle United after they released what he deemed a misleading statement regarding Alexander Isak’s absence from their pre-season tour. The former Newcastle captain and the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer criticised the club’s decision to cite a “minor thigh injury” as the reason for Isak missing the trip, just hours before news broke …

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Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle, asked not to go on pre-season tour

Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle, asked not to go on pre-season tour

Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle United, multiple sources privy to the situation have told The Athletic. The Sweden international’s absence from Newcastle’s pre-season friendly at Celtic and tour to Asia was a preference of the 25-year-old striker, although the club has not confirmed this. Newcastle have been determined to retain Isak on an improved contract — his existing terms run until June 2028 — but are also exploring …

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Newcastle United braced for £130m bid for Alexander Isak from Liverpool – The Times

Newcastle United braced for £130m bid for Alexander Isak from Liverpool – The Times

Newcastle United braced for £130m bid for Alexander Isak from Liverpool  The Times Newcastle interest in Hugo Ekitike: Can he play with Alexander Isak?  BBC Sources: Liverpool register interest in Isak  ESPN Hugo Ekitike: Liverpool to rival Newcastle for Eintracht Frankfurt forward after Alexander Isak stance reiterated  Sky Sports Can you put a price on Alexander Isak? ‘You have Haaland, you have Mbappe, but …

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Newcastle working on deal worth around €75million for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle working on deal worth around €75million for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle United are working on a deal worth around €75million to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. While an agreement is not yet close, talks are ongoing between the clubs over a potential deal which would eclipse Newcastle’s previous record transfer – the €71.2m they paid Real Sociedad for Aleksander Isak in summer 2022. Ekitike’s proposed £20 million-plus transfer to …

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