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Liverpool’s season is underway, starting with a penalty shootout defeat to Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.

Arne Slot’s side will now shift focus to their Premier League title defence, which begins at Anfield against Bournemouth on Friday night.

However, much of the conversation remains centred on the transfer window and the ongoing Alexander Isak saga.

The 25-year-old has been ordered to train separately and was absent from both of Newcastle United’s friendlies last weekend.

Manager Eddie Howe does not expect a quick resolution, with reports suggesting the Magpies have blocked the player’s departure.

Liverpool have already seen one bid rejected for the unsettled forward.

Meanwhile, Palace captain Marc Guehi is back in the spotlight after an impressive display at Wembley.

Chairman Steve Parish has admitted the club could lose the England international for free next summer if a deal is not agreed.

Liverpool are expected to hold talks this week for Guehi, who only wants to join the Reds should he leave Palace.

Providing the latest update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak, Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie said: “It’s becoming a bit of a toxic situation, not what Newcastle want ahead of the new season.

“Eddie Howe says he doesn’t see it changing ahead of the trip to Villa Park next weekend.

“I don’t think we’re going to see anything definitive to this situation until the transfer window is closed.

“Liverpool have made one bid which was flatly rejected, and Newcastle will only allow him to leave if they receive a huge offer they can’t refuse – and then, only if they can get a ready-made replacement?

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“It feels like the options for Newcastle are very thin on the ground after they missed out on Benjamin Sesko, so I think as the days go on it’s becoming increasingly likely Isak remains a Newcastle player this window.

“A lot of bridges are going to have to be mended, because the Newcastle fans are not happy with what they’ve seen from Isak’s conduct in the last couple of weeks.”

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