Overview

• Alexander Isak remains separated from first‑team training after publicly accusing Newcastle of "breaking promises," with the club rejecting a reported £110m bid from Liverpool.
• Eddie Howe said Newcastle will not go into the season without a recognised centre‑forward and indicated any Isak exit would only happen once signings are secured.
• With Callum Wilson gone, Howe noted that losing Isak now would leave 22‑year‑old William Osula as the only natural striker option in the squad.
• Newcastle are pursuing Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, but the Bees have turned down three offers and are holding out for a higher fee; Wissa has returned to training but was left out of Brentford’s latest matchday squad after earlier refusing to train.
• Liverpool writers are weighing Plan B options such as Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, though reporting in Spain says Atleti have no intention of selling this window.