Reds Set for Fiery Magpies Welcome Over Isak Saga

Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle United on Aug 25 amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester United will hope to find goals soon with their new-look attack.

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Across Merseyside, a new era begins for Everton on Aug 24 when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion for the first competitive game at their new 53,000-capacity stadium.

Here are the key talking points ahead of the second weekend of the Premier League season.

ISAK FUTURE IN LIMBO

Isak is set to sit out the meeting between his current employers and his preferred destination as a stand-off over the Swede's future rolls into the final week of the transfer window.

Newcastle insist the 25-year-old will not move unless they can source an adequate replacement and Liverpool meet their British transfer record price tag of a reported £150 million (S$259.3 million).

The Reds have had one bid worth £110 million rejected with their business not yet concluded despite splashing £300 million on new recruits.