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Howe admits Isak 'would have made a difference' after Liverpool defeat

The transfer window has entered its final week with the biggest story of the summer still unresolved: Alexander Isak still wants to leave Newcastle United for Liverpool, with the striker now determined to make a fresh push for Anfield.

Newcastle are said to be braced for a fresh bid from Liverpool after Isak reiterated his desire to leave following discussions with the club’s hierarchy on Monday night. Meanwhile, Newcastle have had a bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen turned down and also want to sign Yoane Wissa, but neither are viewed as a direct replacement for Isak.

Arsenal’s business is not done just yet after signing Eberechi Eze and the Gunners are exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s defender Piero Hincapie. Tottenham are in a late scramble for a new attacker as the deadline looms, but Chelsea look set to sign another amid talks with Barcelona for Fermin Lopez and Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho.

Kobbie Mainoo facing up to Man Utd exit

Kobbie Mainoo would consider a move away from Manchester United in the final week of the window if the club receive a suitable offer, according to talkSPORT.

Mainoo is yet to feature for United this season and Ruben Amorim said that he is directly competing with Bruno Fernandes for a place in the side.

Several Premier League clubs are rumoured to be interested in the England international, including Spurs, Chelsea and Brighton.

Jamie Braidwood27 August 2025 09:24

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe issues update on Alexander Isak saga

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has called for clarity over Alexander Isak’s future.

Newcastle’s hierarchy met with Isak on Monday and while head coach Howe insisted he was not party to what was said during those discussions, he admitted a decision over the Sweden international – the subject of a rejected £110m bid from the Reds – was needed sooner rather than later.

Howe said: “I’ve not been party to talks on this for a long time now. I’ve been preparing the team and giving all my energy to the players that want to play for Newcastle. I think that is where my energy is best put at the moment.

“We want clarity, we want to move forward, we want the narrative to change because we’re in the start of the season now.”