There has been plenty of focus on Newcastle’s summer transfer window – but not all for the right reasons in the eyes of supporters.Star striker Alexander Isak has expressed his desire on social

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Here are the key lines from his news conference:

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.

The latest Newcastle United transfer news as the club are reportedly showing an interest in the Chelsea striker, who looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Brentford have posted a major update from their training ground as Yoane Wissa is spotted back in training with Keith Andrews ’ first-team. Wissa has been heavily-linked with a move to Newcastle United throughout the summer and reportedly told the Bees’ hierarchy that he would never play for them again if denied a move to St James’ Park.

Here, the ECHO takes a look at the latest Liverpool injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League clash against Newcastle. Jeremie Frimpong suffered a hamstring injury during Liverpool's 4-2 win over Bournemouth on the opening day. Frimpong was substituted on the hour mark during the victory over the Cherries.

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

A man who died three weeks after being punched in the street has been described as a "devoted father" who was "warm and full of life". Simon Beston, 55, was injured on Saint Andrew's Street in the China Town area of Newcastle on 26 July at about 22:30 BST.

Several members of Newcastle United's Under-21s squad are attracting interest from clubs over possible loan moves.