Overview

• Alexander Isak has refused to play for Newcastle in an ongoing bid to force a move to Liverpool, leaving the Magpies without a leader in attack.
• Newcastle are closing in on a move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa this week as their primary Isak replacement.
• Nottingham Forest finalised the £30 million signing of James McAtee from Manchester City and opened the season with a 3-1 victory over Brentford.
• Manchester United’s £74 million arrival Benjamin Sesko made his debut in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal and was highlighted by a standing ovation.
• Manchester City continued their squad reshuffle after a 4-0 win over Wolves, with Pep Guardiola warning that academy graduate Rico Lewis could still depart before the window closes.