Newcastle's Howe Reveals Isak Interest Before Liverpool Match

Newcastle's owners, Jamie Reuben and Jacobo Solis from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, met with striker Alexander Isak at his home in Northumberland. They aimed to persuade him to return to the team under manager Eddie Howe. This meeting took place before Newcastle's match against Liverpool, where they lost to a late goal from Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha.

Liverpool won the game 3-2 with a 100th-minute goal from Ngumoha. Newcastle played with 10 men for half the match after Anthony Gordon was sent off for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk. Despite goals from Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula, Newcastle lost the match.

Newcastle is eager for Isak to end his strike and resume training and playing for the team. Talks included the possibility of a new contract if Isak commits to staying this season. Despite Isak's desire to leave, Newcastle has not met the conditions for a potential sale to Liverpool. The club wants to keep Isak and is working to reintegrate him into the squad.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged the team's struggle without Isak in the first two matches, resulting in just one point. Howe praised the team's performance against Liverpool despite the defeat. Newcastle's chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, was present at the match, hoping to facilitate progress regarding Isak's future.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticized Newcastle's playing style in the match, mentioning an excessive focus on set-pieces and long throws. He commended his team for staying strong despite the challenges they faced during the game. Slot expressed difficulty in securing a win despite Newcastle playing with 10 men.