Newcastle may have moved ahead in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko, despite earlier reports that Manchester United had appeared closer to signing the striker.

Isak is due back on Tyneside with training set to resume ahead of friendly matches against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid at St James' Park for the Sela Cup weekend. In new quotes, Howe was asked if he had spoken to Isak since the bid from Liverpool went in but he replied simply: "No."

Tottenham faces Newcastle United on Sunday in an important preseason friendly matchup as the 2025-26 English Premier League season approaches quickly.

Newcastle signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from relegated Southampton on Saturday. Newcastle announced the signing on its website with the Premier League club's coach Eddie Howe calling the 27-year-old Ramsdale “an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad.