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Injury fear used as reason for Alexander Isak to push for £110m Liverpool transfer – with former Reds forward claiming Newcastle sale is in ‘everybody’s best interest’

Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has thrown down the gauntlet to Newcastle United, sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool for £110 million ($148m) or risk a season of drama and disappointment. Pennant believes the Magpies are playing with fire by holding on to an unsettled striker, insisting a quick sale would end the saga and give Eddie Howe the funds to rebuild before the new campaign kicks off.

'Ridiculous footballer' – Hugo Ekitike leaves Liverpool fans in dreamland after £79m signing scores 228 seconds into his debut

Hugo Ekitike's Anfield debut was pure magic! Arriving as a sensational £79m signing, the young striker wasted no time, finding the net just 228 seconds into his first match, sending Liverpool fans into a frenzy. His debut goal, a sublime curling effort into the bottom corner, has ignited hopes and dreams for what promises to be an electrifying career at the club

Man City in crisis! Phil Foden & Mateo Kovacic suffer worrying injuries following Rodri setback as Pep Guardiola reveals new midfield plan

Manchester City’s midfield crisis has deepened as both Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic join Rodri on the injury list ahead of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kovacic could be sidelined until October with an achilles problem, leaving the champions scrambling for solutions in the No.6 role. Foden’s setback further adds to Guardiola’s early-season selection headache.