Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney believe Alexander Isak "is going about it the wrong way" in trying to push for a move away from Newcastle United by refusing to play for the club and give suggestions for how the Swedish striker can resolve the situation.

Officers will be liaising with their counterparts on the continent as part of planning for St James' Park fixtures

Newcastle fail to score without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they are held to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Aston Villa.

Randal Kolo Muani’s future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: he won’t be staying at PSG. Last season, he shined on loan at Juventus, generating 10 goal contributions in 19 appearances

Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa's dismissal.The Sweden striker was not involved against Villa after reportedly telling the club he wants to leave to join Premier League champions Liverpool.

It is clear Villa need quality reinforcements - they are without former loanees Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio and are about to sell Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle for £40m - but financial restrictions have ruled Villa's summer transfer spend.

Newcastle United fans didn't hold back as they interrupted Anthony Gordon's post-match interview with a chant hitting out at Alexander Isak. On Saturday morning, Newcastle United kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League season with an away trip to face Aston Villa.