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.

Signing Wissa or Strand Larsen would provide a boost before the end of the window, but Newcastle are scouring Europe for contingency plans

However, this is somebody speaking the truth, breaking through the layers of nonsense that so many people (including numerous Newcastle United fans) have been brainwashed with, overwhelmed by. We salute you Mark McAdam.

Only hours after Alexander Isak publicly bashed Newcastle United for “broken promises” and declaring the “relationship can’t continue,” the Magpies fired back at their star striker, adding another chapter to one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.

Alexander Isak continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer - and Arne Slot has refused to rule-out the prospects of new signings.

Newcastle and Isak are at war, but with so little time remaining of the transfer window, an uncomfortable truce may be more likely than his dream move to Liverpool.

At Newcastle United last season there was one player who was arguably more influential than any other… his name was Sandro Tonali

Owen was asked to briefly describe Newcastle United during a game of word association. Owen has a difficult history with his former club, so, as you can imagine, he was hesitant to say too much about the Magpies.

Jacob Ramsey is the perfect midfielder for Newcastle and although the need for strikers is clear, he is an excellent piece of business.

Leeds United have been rocked by an injury blow that means they will be without one of their key players when they face Eddie Howe’s side next weekend.