(Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot dodged questions on Thursday about Newcastle United's Alexander Isak with the transfer window closing and the wantaway striker expected to miss Monday's game against Slot's men at St James' Park.

Arsenal have dramatically stolen Eberechi Eze from Tottenham’s grasp after acting decisively following a major injury blow to Kai Havertz. The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United,

The Premier League weekend closes with a fascinating clash at St James’ Park as Newcastle United take on Liverpool on Monday evening. This fixture rarely fails to deliver drama and, given the transfer saga surrounding Alexander Isak,

Pundit Don Hutchison has now taken to social media to suggest another striker Liverpool can move to sign – Julian Alvarez. The former Liverpool midfielder believes that Atletico Madrid star Alvarez is the man Liverpool really need, rather than Isak.

Mark Clattenburg has echoed Alan Shearer in saying Liverpool target Alexander Isak should have submitted a formal transfer request this summer. The former Premier League referee also wants Newcastle United to take stronger measures to discipline their striker.

It was argued that Liverpool should recruit Julian Alvarez instead of Alexander Isaac. Liverpool are still chasing Newcastle United's Isaac, but Newcastle are holding out that they will not give up their ace.

BBC Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel says he "can't see any other outcome" other than Liverpool making a fresh approach for Alexander Isak next week, but only after the Reds play Newcastle at St James' Park on Monday.

Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.