Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan outlined to the club's hierarchy earlier this year that he wanted to see Liverpool target Alexander Isak remain on Tyneside

Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over an improved £40m deal for striker Yoane Wissa. Following an impasse in talks that has threatened the deal, both clubs are now in direct talks – with Newcastle proposing a £35m initial fee plus a further £5m in add-ons. The Magpies' previous bid for the 28-year-old was worth up to £30m.

Brentford have turned down a £40 million offer from Newcastle United for forward Yoane Wissa, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The bid, reported to be structured as £35m upfront with an additional £5m in add-ons, was instantly rejected by the West London club.

Newcastle United’s summer story looks set to take a completely different turn. Fichajes, as relayed by GMS, report that the club are preparing an offer of around £70 million for Bournemouth’s

The 28-year-old left the wider world in no doubt as to his desire for a transfer by removing all references to his current club on his social media profiles in recent days, and he was omitted from his team’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

The Premier League champions have been slammed for their conduct in the entire transfer saga, as an expert reveals whether the striker can force Newcastle to sell him

There was a powerful moment during Aston Villa’s goalless draw with Newcastle United where both sets of fans came together to show solidarity over their opposition to the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.

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.