Overview

• Newcastle United have rejected Liverpool’s £110 million bid for Alexander Isak, insisting on a £150 million valuation.
• The club has shortlisted Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins alongside Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa as potential signings.
• PIF ownership and eased PSR constraints now give Eddie Howe the financial freedom to pursue marquee strikers.
• Aston Villa could sanction a £60 million sale of Watkins if Unai Emery secures Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.
• Isak is set to rejoin first-team training later this week as Newcastle work to resolve tensions with their striker.