Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Arsenal have an agreement on principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. The deal is worth in the region of the expired £68million (€78m, $91m) release clause, matching the level of fee Tottenham Hotspur were prepared to pay.

Arsenal are moving swiftly to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, leaving North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur stunned.