Slott: I only sent text messages to Eddie Hao in the Premier League, and it was not surprising that he went to coach England

Liverpool chases Isaac, Newcastle striker stops training and seeks transfer, Slot was asked whether the incident this summer has harmed both teams.

Slott said: "I don't know. I've only texted Eddie Howe in the Premier League. In the Netherlands, I've been in touch with several coaches, but after the League Cup final we did exchange some information."

"If I met him, I would treat him like last year, and I hope he would be the same for me. As for the higher-level relationship, I don't know. For me, our relationship is still the same as before."

"In general, I have sympathy for Eddie Howe because he is a very good person and always polite, which is how I feel about him. Maybe it's not a coincidence, I texted him because I think he's a very kind, honest and polite colleague. As for other aspects, I don't need to sympathize with a coach who can still have players like Gordon, Murphy, Ellanda, Barnes, etc. They don't replace Vi Erson, you don't need to be sympathetic to a coach with so many great players. But overall, I like him a lot and it won't be surprising that he might end up being the head coach of England. He's a good guy and a very good coach. "

" The last time we played there was already very intense. Actually, it was like this whenever Newcastle played at home, especially late games. It's always very very intense. So I don't know if that would be the extra reason. I don't even know if the players and coaches are thinking that way too. Of course, there are a lot of people writing on social media, but is that really the player and coach thinking? I don't know, I don't have clues."

However, he said that after signing Ekitic and Wilz, he was happy with the team's offensive line, and it's not a risk to not sign the striker anymore.

"Yes, this is my answer." Slott replied when asked if he was satisfied with his existing roster.