8 h. ago 'He can be on the bench' – Hugo Ekitike decision made after Alexander Isak's Liverpool arrival

Alexander Isak's arrival hands Hugo Ekitike stiff competition as Liverpool's striker, and Joleon Lescott thinks the Frenchman should be relegated to the bench despite starting the season well

Politics

17 h. ago Ulrika Jonsson speaks out after sick 'joke' made about her ex Stan Collymore

A football fan has seen Swedish TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson speak out after they made a sick joke on a X post using her ex Stan Collymore while commenting on a photo of new Liverpool signing Alexander Isak

Politics

20 h. ago Federico Chiesa omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League squad

The British record deadline-day capture of Alexander Isak proved decisive for Chiesa.

Sport

22 h. ago Liverpool fans forced to wait on Alexander Isak as new striker issues blunt refusal

Alexander Isak could make his Liverpool debut after the international break after completing his deadline day move from Liverpool but for now there is a waiting game

Events

24 h. ago Alexander Isak: Sweden confirm fitness 'plan' for striker as Liverpool debut approaches

Jon Dahl Tomasson has held talks with Arne Slot over Isak’s usage in World Cup qualifying after bitter Newcastle saga led to him not playing this season

Events

24 h. ago Sweden manager provides Alexander Isak fitness update after record Liverpool move

The Sweden manager also said the former Newcastle striker was ‘so happy to be here, so I think that tells us a lot’

Society

25 h. ago Liverpool immediately hold Alexander Isak talks with doctors after record transfer

Alexander Isak is on international duty for Sweden and club and country doctors have been in contact over his condition as he bids to reach full fitness after his transfer to Liverpool

Society

25 h. ago Mohamed Salah calls out fan ‘disrespect’ to former Liverpool forwards Núñez and Díaz

Winger responds to account with half a million followersPost moocked two of Liverpool’s outgoings this summerThe Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah called out a popular fan account on Wednesday for “disrespecting” former teammates Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez after a social media post mocked their departures from the club.Salah took exception to a post on X featuring images of the departed duo in black-and-white over new signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak with the caption: “Name a bigger upgrade in footballing history.” Continue reading...

Events

25 h. ago Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker agree there are alarm bells over Man Utd deadline day deal

Senne Lammens was a surprise deadline-day signing for Manchester United, and the goalkeeper's arrival has left Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer unsure over his credentials

Events

29 h. ago Liverpool hero warns fans to 'get used to' players going on strike after Alexander Isak saga

Liverpool legend John Barnes has provided his thoughts on the transfer window and the methods used by Alexander Isak to earn his move to Anfield from Newcastle this summer

Events

31 h. ago Mohamed Salah admits Hugo Ekitike problems as Liverpool sign Alexander Isak

Mohamed Salah has opened up on his start to the season with Liverpool, admitting he is still trying to figure out his partnership with Hugo Ekitike in attack

Politics

46 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo was requested to FaceTime Alexander Isak before transfer decision

Liverpool agreed a British transfer record fee of 125million with Newcastle for Alexander Isak, but the Swede has long been on the radar of top clubs, as Cristiano Ronaldo found out in 2017

Politics

47 h. ago Alexander Isak releases statement to Newcastle fans after ‘unforgettable years’

Isak has thanked the club for “three unforgettable years” following his move to Liverpool

Politics

47 h. ago Alexander Isak thanks Newcastle for 'unforgettable' stint after forcing acrimonious Liverpool move

The Swede has burned bridges on Tyneside after spending much of the summer on strike

Politics

48 h. ago 'Bad look for football': Alan Shearer hits out at Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer

Shearer is not happy with how Isak forced a move to Liverpool

Sport

48 h. ago Alexander Isak trains for first time after Liverpool transfer as £125m signing eyes debut

Striker needs to build up his match sharpness ahead of potential Liverpool debut

Economics

48 h. ago Alexander Isak sends Newcastle fans message after controversial Liverpool move

Alexander Isak has penned a farewell message to Newcastle fans despite upsetting everyone connected to the club when he forced a move to Liverpool on deadline day

Politics

49 h. ago Alexander Isak clause comes to light after Liverpool transfer as club CEO speaks out

Alexander Isak has completed his British record move to Liverpool from Newcastle, with the striker's first club, AIK Stockholm, set to pocket a significant windfall

Society

49 h. ago How will Arne Slot change his Liverpool tactics to get best out of Alexander Isak? | Jonathan Wilson

Swede is not a classic central striker, but could his signing herald tactical tweaks and what does it mean for Salah?On the face of it, it’s not hard to see why Liverpool would want Alexander Isak. He will not turn 26 until later this month and has scored more than 20 Premier League goals in each of the past two seasons, something matched only by Erling Haaland. But he offers more than just goals; he’s a very modern centre-forward.Thirty or 40 years ago, when 4-4-2 was still the dominant formation, strike pairings tended to come in two forms: either target-man and finisher, or creator and finisher. These days, the very best centre-forwards combine traits of all three. This is not entirely new: the days of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush or Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips are long gone and football has been familiar for some time with players of the ilk of Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Radamel Falcao, forwards with pace and some blend of physicality and technical ability. Continue ...

Politics

49 h. ago Alexander Isak agent issues cryptic statement to leave Newcastle fans furious

Alexander Isak's agent has taken a swipe at Newcastle after helping his client join Liverpool as appeared to underline his happiness that he doesn't have to deal with the Magpies again

Politics