Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip with updates on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich

Eddie Howe has offered an injury update on star forward Alexander Isak ahead of Newcastle taking on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in the middle of next month.

Alexander Isak has been ruled out of Newcastle ’s Premier League clash with Liverpool due to a groin injury. ‘Alexander Isak misses out through a slight groin problem this evening,’ a brief message on Newcastle’s official X account read ahead of kick-off.

Newcastle have confirmed striker Alexander Isak will miss Wednesday's game against Liverpool with a “slight groin problem”. The Sweden international has been in fine form this season, scoring 19 Premier League goals as Eddie Howe’s side look to qualify for the Champions League again.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match against Brighton, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup last-16 match against Brighton & Hove Albion, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.

Eddie Howe has insisted Alexander Isak’s groin injury is not a ‘long-term problem’ for the Newcastle forward.Isak was not included in the squad for Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the

Alexander Isak’s groin injury is not serious, but Eddie Howe will not be taking any risks with his in-form striker, confirms the Newcastle manager. The Swedish star missed the Magpie’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday,