Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The centre-back is due to fly to Tyneside on Sunday night to finalise his move to St James' Park. Newcastle have missed out on several targets this summer, including Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford, but Thiaw is keen to join the club.

Eddie Howe has admitted he will not have the final say over striker Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United.

How ready are Eddie Howe's side for the campaign ahead? They have endured a difficult pre-season but so much depends on what happens next

Eddie Howe says it is "clear" that he "can't involve" Alexander Isak at Newcastle United for now, and he doubts that will change before the start of the season.