Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Waugh: Howe was afforded an extension under Dan Ashworth during the summer of 2022 and, in secret, he was given another deal the following off-season. That was only revealed in July last year by Eales when he was asked directly by The Athletic during a video call with reporters.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are close to a deal with Aston Villa for Jacob Ramsey. Ramsey had also been linked with a move to West Ham, but the player preferred a move to Newcastle. The deal will be around a £40m package for Ramsey, and the signing is said to be imminent.