Overview

• Alexander Isak remains out of Newcastle’s first-team and will miss the Liverpool game after stating the relationship with the club is over.
• Eddie Howe said there is “absolutely nothing to update,” focused on preparation for the match, and noted the absence of a recognised centre-forward.
• Newcastle rejected a reported £110m bid from Liverpool earlier this month and continue to insist on their valuation before considering a sale.
• Hours before kickoff, reports claimed a £50m bid for Wolves forward Jørgen Strand Larsen was turned down, but Howe offered no confirmation or details.
• On Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher urged Newcastle to sell to avoid ongoing disruption and cited Isak’s 36 league games missed in three seasons, while Thierry Henry argued the striker would be one of the league’s best for a team in multiple competitions.