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Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going 'AWOL' with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.

'A lot of people have suffered' – Bruno Fernandes makes pointed comment on Sir Jim Ratcliffe & INEOS' Man Utd cost-cutting after Everton pre-season draw

Bruno Fernandes has addressed Manchester United’s sweeping cost-cutting measures under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, stating “a lot of people have suffered” and calling on the squad to show accountability on the pitch. The United captain made the comments after a 2-2 draw with Everton in Atlanta, as INEOS completed another round of job cuts at the end of the last season.