DUBAI: When Liverpool take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Monday night in their second Premier League match of the season, the chatter will again be about their new signings — and the possible recruitment of Alexander Isak from Eddie Howe’s team, which is expected to make the atmosphere edgier than usual. The opening day of the season saw Arne Slot’s team beat Bournemouth 4-2 with British transfer record signing Florian Wirtz making his bow at Anfield alongside forward Hugo Ekitike and new fullbacks Miklos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

Newcastle United needed no added motivation for the visit of Liverpool, but the Alexander Isak saga has nevertheless added spice to the occasion.

DUBAI: When Liverpool take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Monday night in their second Premier League match of the season, the chatter will again be about their new…