According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are close to a deal with Aston Villa for Jacob Ramsey. Ramsey had also been linked with a move to West Ham, but the player preferred a move to Newcastle. The deal will be around a £40m package for Ramsey, and the signing is said to be imminent.

Malick Thiaw is buying into the vision at Newcastle United after joining from AC Milan in a deal reportedly worth £34.6m (€40m).

Newcastle have identified Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as their top target to replace Alexander Isak, journalist Rudy Galetti has claimed. The St James’ Park side are searching the market for reinforcements up front amid Isak’s decision to leave – he is not expected to play again for the Magpies and could depart before the deadline.