"I'm not aware of that but I've not been party to talks on this for a long time now. So, I've been preparing the team, giving all my energy to the players that want to play for Newcastle. I think that's where my energy is best. I'm not party to the talks that have been happening, so I've got no idea where that stands."
"I don't know why he's here in a sense that that the main reason he's here is obviously to watch the team, support the team and show his presence, which is much appreciated from my perspective and much loved by everyone when he is here and connecting with the fans. But yes, you're right, he's the owner. He's the most important person in terms of directing which decisions we make. But as I said, I'm not party to any conversations that have happened today, so I've got no idea what direction that's in."
Newcastle lost a late lead at St James' Park after Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha scored a late winner. Alexander Isak was absent from the Newcastle squad as he pushes for a move away from the club. Liverpool had a £110 million offer for Isak rejected earlier this month. Chairman Yasir Al‑Rumayyan travelled to Tyneside for the match, prompting questions about transfer talks. Head coach Eddie Howe said he has not been party to transfer conversations, is focusing his energy on players prepared to play for Newcastle, and does not know the status or direction of any talks.
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