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Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak unlikely to feature in Premier League opener against Aston Villa with Newcastle star continuing to push for Liverpool move

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reaffirmed that Alexander Isak remains part of the club’s long-term plans, but admitted the Sweden international cannot currently train with the squad or feature in their Premier League curtain-raiser against Aston Villa. The decision comes amid mounting transfer speculation linking the forward with a transfer to the reigning English champions Liverpool.

Nicolas Jackson left out of Chelsea's squad for pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen amid exit links with Newcastle and Bayern Munich

Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.

Man Utd set to unveil Benjamin Sesko as new signing at Old Trafford before Fiorentina friendly after striker completes medical

Manchester United are reportedly set to officially unveil Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford this weekend ahead of their pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. The Slovenian striker is undergoing the second part of his medical and joins from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74 million. He becomes The Red Devils’ fourth summer signing as Ruben Amorim rebuilds the squad.