Overview

• After meetings with co-owner Jamie Reuben and a PIF delegation, Alexander Isak reiterated he wants to join Liverpool and remains away from the squad.
• Multiple reports indicate Liverpool are readying a second bid that would exceed £130m and could approach £140m with add-ons, though they do not plan to reach £150m.
• Newcastle’s striker search continues, with Wolves rejecting £50m and £55m offers for Jorgen Strand Larsen and a higher bid reported as imminent around £60m.
• Brentford have turned down approaches for Yoane Wissa, and Juventus have reportedly offered Dusan Vlahovic for about €30m, which Newcastle are not currently pursuing.
• Eddie Howe has called for clarity as the window ticks down, with Callum Wilson already gone, Isak still out, and the club needing reinforcements before any sale is sanctioned.