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Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going 'AWOL' with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.

'New centre-back arrives!' – Jamie Carragher jokes he is Liverpool's big-money defender signing after helping launch home kit for 2025-26 season

Jamie Carragher took centre stage when Liverpool kicked off their new era with adidas by unveiling their home and away kits for the 2025-26 campaign early Friday morning. However, as the former centre-back posed in the brand-new kit as part of the official launch materials, he captured attention not just for his throwback look but also for a cheeky post that followed on social media.