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13 hours ago
- The National
Newcastle United salaries 2025-26: Disgruntled Alexander Isak among highest paid players
Newcastle United started the new Premier League campaign with a goalless draw at Aston Villa on Saturday and star striker Alexander Isak was conspicuous by his absence. The Magpies ended a 56-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup final against Liverpool last term. They also secured Champions League qualification, raising hopes of a fruitful 2025-26 season. However, their new campaign has been overshadowed by the drama surrounding striker Isak. The Sweden forward is making every effort to force a move to Liverpool, but the deal seems stuck. Isak was not involved in Newcastle's Premier League opener at Aston Villa on Saturday after making it clear he wants to leave St James' Park. The 25-year-old saw a £110 million bid from defending champions Liverpool rejected earlier in August, while training away from the senior squad at Newcastle. Despite the dire situation, manager Eddie Howe insisted Isak could yet be reintegrated. 'Yes, I believe there is (a way), but of course discussions and talks would have to take place in order for that to happen, but that's for another day,' Howe said. 'At the moment I would (expect him to stay) but I've got no change of feeling. It's not in my hands but he's contracted to us and that's why I say that.' Apart from the Isak saga, Newcastle have endured a lukewarm transfer window. Winger Anthony Elanga arrived from Nottingham Forest in early July before they signed defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton in August. Midfielder Jacob Ramsey is also close to joining from Villa. But the spotlight remains on Isak, who is among the highest paid players at the club. According to reports, he faces a fine of two weeks' wages for missing a competitive match. Below is the wage list of Newcastle United, compiled with the help of reports, and The highest paid players at Newcastle get paid significantly less than their counterparts at Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Newcastle United salaries for 2025-26 1. Bruno Guimaraes – £160,000 per week =2. Anthony Gordon – £150,000 per week =2. Joelinton – £150,000 per week =4. Alexander Isak – £120,000 per week =4. Sandro Tonali – £120,000 per week =4. Kieran Trippier – £120,000 per week =4. Aaron Ramsdale – £120,000 per week 8. Matt Targett – £100,000 per week 9. Sven Botman – £90,000 per week =10. Harvey Barnes – £80,000 per week =10. Joe Willock – £80,000 per week =10. Anthony Elanga – £80,000 per week 13. Dan Burn – £70,000 per week 14. Malick Thiaw – £66,000 per week =15. Nick Pope – £60,000 per week =15. Fabian Schar – £60,000 per week 17. Emil Krafth – £55,000 per week 18. Tino Livramento – £50,000 per week =19. Martin Dubravka – £40,000 per week =19. Jamaal Lascelles – £40,000 per week 21. Jacob Murphy – £35,000 per week 22. William Osula – £20,000 per week =23. Mark Gillespie – £10,000 per week =23. Harrison Ashby – £10,000 per week 25. Lewis Hall – £7,000 per week 26. Lewis Miley – £5,000 per week
Gulf Today
20 hours ago
- Gulf Today
Slot wowed by Liverpool late show in win over Bournemouth
Liverpool kicked off the defence of their Premier League title in an entertaining 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on Friday, with manager Arne Slot bowled over by the atmosphere on an emotional Anfield evening as two late goals stole the show. 'Do you have half an hour?' the Dutchman said laughing when asked to sum up a night that started with a tribute to their Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last month. Liverpool talisman Mo Salah and substitute Federico Chiesa struck after Antoine Semenyo's double drew Bournemouth level. 'Unbelievable atmosphere in the final minutes,' Slot said. 'I thought that winning the league here (last season) will always be more special than winning a home game against Bournemouth, but the last six or seven minutes - wow, wow, wow, wow. How impressive that was. 'Three teams involved in a great game. Why three teams? Bournemouth and us playing full gas for 96 minutes, or even longer, 99 I think, and the referee (Anthony Taylor) who just kept the game going, didn't blow his whistle every single time for every small thing. 'It was a great game to watch. In the end, we won it. So that helps for my emotions.' However, the overriding emotion on the night, Slot said, was how 'impressive and powerful the tribute for Jota was.' TOUCHING MOMENTS: There were numerous touching moments at Anfield in honour of the Liverpool forward and his brother Andre Silva, who also died in the incident in northern Spain in July. 'They sang for him (Jota) before the game, in the first minute, after 20 minutes, and again at the end. It was so impressive, so powerful,' Slot said. 'His wife is here, his children are here, and for them it might be special to hear how much he's loved over here.' Scoring hero Chiesa, whose future at the club has been the subject of speculation, delivered a performance that felt like a gift to the fans who have sung his name since last season. 'He gave them something in return,' Slot said. The one negative for Liverpool was their defensive frailty, with Semenyo twice capitalising on the Reds' loose back line. 'Normally, you can complain about our players not sprinting back hard enough, but they did,' Slot said. 'The only thing we need to do better, but that's in an ideal world, is where do you lose a ball? The best way is not to lose a ball. And if you do ... lose it with a shot, or it ends up in a corner kick or a goal kick, but don't lose it at your own 18-yard line. 'But I always judge, how hard do they sprint back? And in both situations, they sprinted back really hard.' Meanwhile, Bournemouth winger Semenyo said on Saturday the racist abuse he alleges was directed at him by a Liverpool fan at Anfield 'will stay with me forever'. But the Ghanian international added that the incident during the Premier League season opener on Friday had also shown football's 'best side when it mattered most'. Police have launched an investigation after Semenyo was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half of Liverpool's 4-2 win. Play was halted and a 47-year-old man was later ejected from the stadium. 'Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever -- not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together,' Semenyo said on social media. 'To my Bournemouth team-mates who supported me in that moment, to the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, to the Premier League officials who handled it professionally -- thank you. Football showed its best side when it mattered most. 'Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play -- for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be. 'The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together,' he added. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the incident as a 'disgrace' and said it showed how much work needed to be done to educate people about racism. Agencies
Dubai Eye
a day ago
- Dubai Eye
Semenyo thankful for support after reporting racist abuse
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo thanked his teammates, Liverpool and match officials for their support after the Ghana international reported racist abuse during Friday's Premier League season opener at Anfield. Semenyo was targeted by a man in the crowd during the first half, with referee Anthony Taylor stopping play to address the incident. Taylor spoke to both managers and captains before play resumed. Merseyside Police later said a 47-year-old man had been ejected from Anfield after reports of the racist abuse, adding that an investigation was under way. "Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever - not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together," Semenyo wrote on Instagram. "To my Bournemouth teammates who supported me in that moment, to the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, to the Premier League officials who handled it professionally - thank you. "Football showed its best side when it mattered most. With Liverpool leading 2-0, Semenyo then netted twice in the second half to level the score before the home side struck two late goals to win 4-2. "Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch," Semenyo added. "This is why I play - for moments like these, for my teammates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be. "The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together." Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola said it was a "big shame that these things keep happening", while captain Adam Smith was shocked by the abuse. "Totally unacceptable, kind of in shock it happened in this day and age. I don't know how Ant has carried on playing and come up with these goals" Smith told Sky Sports. "He's a little bit down - something needs to be done. Taking a knee has taken no effect. We've supported him and hopefully he'll be OK. "I wanted him to react (after scoring), that's what I'd have done. I'd have gone straight over there. It shows what kind of man he is to report it to the ref and carry on. Fair play to Ant." Semenyo also revealed that he had been racially abused online after the game. "When will is stop," he said, sharing a screenshot of a comment in which someone posted monkey emojis on his profile.
