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Eddie Howe breaks silence on Alexander Isak's future after Liverpool target told hierarchy he wants to leave the club this summer
Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle have a 'decision to make' on the future of want-away Alexander Isak - but says it must be for the best of the club. Mail Sport revealed on Thursday that the striker has told the hierarchy he wants to leave this summer, with Liverpool preparing a British record offer. Isak is not here with the squad in Singapore - he reported a thigh injury on Monday - and after Howe's comments at the team hotel on Saturday afternoon, it would appear far from certain that he will still be at the club beyond this transfer window. When asked if he wanted a quick resolution, the Newcastle boss said: 'I wouldn't put a timescale on it. I think with these situations it has to be right for the football club, and everything then is taken into context below that. 'But the club will make the right decision with all the information that it has, and ultimately to try and move the club forward in whatever way that is. Then it's up to us to make good decisions the other way and try and improve the squad as best we can. That's what we're trying to do, regardless of Alex's situation. 'But I think there's a wider picture here. There's a whole football club that has to make the decision. The ownership, together with the board of directors, especially with the money involved in modern day transfers. The manager of course has an opinion, but ultimately the decision will rest with the board.' Howe added: 'Of course there's things going on behind the scenes (with Alex). He will be aware he's in the news every day, and I'm sure that's not easy for anyone in that situation. Conversations that happen between Alex and the club or Alex and myself will stay private for obvious reasons. We do share a really good relationship with him. 'He's been magnificent for us and he's very popular in the dressing room. We'd love him to continue his journey at Newcastle. I certainly hope he stays. And I said (last weekend) I was confident that he'd stay. I don't see anything that's going to change that opinion of mine at the moment, but it's football and who knows what the future may bring. 'All I would say on the broader picture is whatever happens has to be right for Newcastle. We're in a very strong position financially. We're determined to be successful. We are ambitious. We've got a great season ahead of us. We need to add to the squad and continue to improve, and the journey can continue in an upward trajectory.' Howe also revealed that no contract talks are taking place with Isak. 'As far as I'm aware, I don't think there are any contract talks taking place at the moment,' he said. 'That'll be for a later date potentially. I think for now, with the situation as it is and the state of the window, in the sense that it's hurtling towards the end of the window very quickly, from our perspective, there's still so much that could happen.' Of Isak's injury situation, Howe said: 'I've got no major update on that. He first mentioned his thigh just before the Celtic game. We assumed it would be a very minimal injury, nothing too serious. And then on the Monday after the Celtic game, he went in from training very early and didn't feel right. 'So he's now in Newcastle getting that injury assessed and hopefully he'll be back soon and playing in the black-and-white shirt. That's what we all want to see.'
BBC News
11 minutes ago
- BBC News
Warwickshire towns proud of local Lionesses ahead of final
Friends and fans in the Warwickshire hometowns of football stars Jess Carter and Hannah Hampton have spoken of their pride at the Lioness' took her first steps in football with Warwick Juniors as a six-year-old and those who watched it happen said she stood out instantly."She just shone, she had to play against the quality players of West Bromwich Albion, and Coventry City FC and was superb, " said Dean Brandrick, a coach for Warwick added: "At the end of her career with us she won the county cup, she was just above anybody at that time." Mr Brandrick coached Carter until she left for Birmingham City and they have remained in contact. He described how seeing her being presented with a cap to mark her 50th appearance was a proud moment."Tremendous achievement for her, from being a grassroots footballer for so long, she's achieved everything I think possible," the coach Studley, where goalkeeper Hampton grew up, pride is evident as specially knitted postbox toppers have lined the Smith, of Spotty Pots Pottery Painting, told the BBC: "She came from Studley, she's played here, she's part of the fabric of this little village. "There's a lot of buzz around, we've got lots of flags in shops, people are talking about it and we are just so proud of them all and so excited to see what happens on Sunday."England will face Spain in Sunday's final at 17:00 BST. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
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Luke Littler plants kiss on girlfriend before dramatic World Matchplay Darts quarter-final win
Luke Littler was spotted planting a kiss on his girlfriend prior to his World Matchplay Darts quarter-final clash with Andrew Gilding on Friday. After dispatching both Ryan Searle and Jermaine Wattimena in previous rounds, the 18-year-old battled former UK Open winner Gilding for a place in the last four. As Pitbull's Greenlight played out across the speakers at Blackpool 's Winter Gardens, Littler made his way to the oche, but not before taking a momentary diversion that set social media alight. Before getting the action underway, Littler walked over to his girlfriend, Faith Miller, and planted a kiss on the 19-year-old. The moment ultimately proved to be something of a good luck charm for Littler, who held off a late surge from Gilding to secure the 16-14 win and reach the World Matchplay semi-finals for the first time. In doing so, The Nuke set a new Matchplay record by hitting 18 maximums to set up a semi-final showdown with World No 17 Josh Rock. He said: 'That last leg I just had to stay focused and get over the line. 'He won a few on the bounce when I was sat on 15 legs but I just had to do a professional job in the end. 'I didn't really panic. Andrew started to win a few legs, but that last leg against the darts as well, I just had to get over the line. 'Andrews does what he does. He never goes out of rhythm. It's the same throw by throw and try and match him.' Littler and Miller have been together for several months. The pair were first pictured together in May when Littler shared a photo of them together to his 1.9million followers on Instagram. Millar comes from Wigan, just 15 miles from Luke's home in Warrington, Cheshire. Littler previously dated beauty consultant Eloise Milburn, who watched on at the 2024 World Darts Championship as an unknown Littler became an instant sensation by reaching the final. However, Littler reportedly ended the relationship in July of last year after his hectic schedule made it difficult for the pair to spend time together.
