Newcastle have not yet received a bid for their top scorer Alexander Isak, says manager Eddie Howe. The Sweden striker is exploring his options for a potential summer move and has not travelled on the team's pre-season tour of Asia, although Newcastle initially said he has a "minor thigh injury".

Newcastle United have reportedly pivoted to Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after James Trafford became the club’s latest unsuccessful transfer target. Magpies manager Eddie Howe previously worked with Ramsdale during their time together at Bournemouth.