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Liverpool gets its 2025/26 campaign underway today, but whatever happens at Wembley in the Community Shield, you can guarantee there'll still be one name dominating the headlines.

Arne Slot's side will be aiming to pick up the first piece of silverware this season as it takes on Crystal Palace, but the build-up has played second fiddle to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga.

Saturday saw yet more twists as he was again left out of Newcastle's team for their last friendly before the Premier League season begins, and the latest reports from the north-east suggest those at St James' Park may now be admitting defeat on his future.



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Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

Newcastle insiders fear that Alexander Isak has already played his final game for the club, according to Chronicle Live.

It's said that the striker's head has been completely turned, and Isak's reaction to clear-the-air talks made it impossible for him to be reintegrated to Eddie Howe's squad this weekend.

Despite reports on Saturday claiming that Newcastle's owners have blocked Isak from moving to Liverpool this summer, Howe did seem to leave the door open to an exit for him, suggesting the Reds still have a chance of landing him.

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Only time will tell, but now that his head has been turned, it's going to be very difficult for Newcastle to convince him to stay.

Bradley Barcola (PSG)

Could Liverpool turn its attention to Bradley Barcola if Isak won't be allowed to leave Newcastle?

Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg has suggested it's an option, having reported that should a move for Isak fall through, Liverpool would have the budget to go after the 22-year-old.

Paris Saint-Germain remains relaxed and has maintained that the winger is not for sale, although the Reds are said to be closely monitoring the situation.

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool is pretty well-stocked when it comes to wingers, assuming Slot is going to give Rio Ngumoha more opportunities this season

9 before the end of the window, whether it's Isak or someone else.

Still, Barcola would be an exciting option, although if cracking Newcastle is proving to be tough, we can't imagine convincing PSG to let one of its young stars go will be any easier.


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