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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Arne Slot has no sympathy for Eddie Howe over Alexander Isak saga despite close relationship

Arne Slot said he does not have sympathy for Eddie Howe over the Alexander Isak affair – but has revealed that his Newcastle counterpart is the only Premier League manager he texts.

Isak is set to sit out Monday’s meeting between the two clubs after Liverpool had a £110m bid for him rejected, with the Sweden striker accusing Newcastle of breaking promises to him and suggesting his relationship with them is damaged beyond repair.

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