Arne Slot said he does not have sympathy for Eddie Howe over the Alexander Isak affair – but has revealed that his Newcastle counterpart is the only Premier League manager he texts.

A lot has happened between the clubs since Arne Slot and Eddie Howe exchanged pleasantries over messages in the aftermath of Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory against the Reds at Wembley

Liverpool approach the final week of the transfer window without having signed Alexander Isak. Time is running out for Arne Slot to add the striker to his squad, while the wait falls on Newcastle United creating the conditions for a deal to take place.