Arne Slot said his sympathy for Eddie Howe over the Alexander Isak situation is limited because Newcastle retain several alternative quality forwards. Slot disclosed that Howe is the only Premier League manager he has texted during his Liverpool tenure and predicted Howe could eventually lead England. Alexander Isak has effectively downed tools to try to force a British-record move to Liverpool and will miss Newcastle's first home game. Liverpool have also signed Hugo Ekitike and their reported 110m offer for Isak remains on Newcastle's table, intensifying a difficult summer and promising a heated St James' Park fixture.
In general I have sympathy for Eddie Howe because he is a great human being, said the Dutchman. It's maybe not a coincidence that I've texted with him because I think he's a very nice, honest and polite colleague. For the rest, I don't need to have sympathy for a manager that can still have the availability of Gordon, Murphy, Elanga, Barnes You don't need to have sympathy for a manager who has so many good players in his squad.
Isak will be conspicuous by his absence from Newcastle's first home game of the season, having in effect downed tools in an attempt to force a British record transfer to Liverpool. The Premier League champions have contributed to a trying summer for Newcastle, turning Isak's head while also signing his potential replacement, Hugo Ekitike. Their 110m offer for the Sweden international remains on Newcastle's table.
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