Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

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Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.

Tottenham Hotspur jumping from 17th to sixth is a big vote of confidence in Thomas Frank. Although, as Tim Spiers pointed out, they have signed Joao Palhinha, who Tim describes as “the best hairy-arsed tackler in the Premier League” (NB: this is British slang for “one who enjoys robust attempts to regain possession of the ball”).

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is trying to push for a move

The Premier League is often acclaimed as the most talented league in the world, and the striker position is no different.

Newcastle United could be preparing for a big summer move in the transfer market — and it may involve one of Manchester United’s first-team names. According to reports (via The Athletic ), the Magpies are looking closely at Rasmus Hojlund as they weigh their options up front.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as one of the Premier League’s stand-out strikers, adding fuel to the fire of his ongoing transfer saga.