Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid for Alexander Isak over the coming week, as TEAMtalk sources reveal the latest on the summer transfer window's biggest talking point.

Wissa wiped his social media of all mentions of Brentford and is refusing to play for the club to try and force through a move to Newcastle United, who are chasing the 28-year-old as part of their bid to replace their own unsettled striker, Alexander Isak.

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.

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:

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.

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.

Liverpool secured a 4-2 win against Bournemouth in their opening game of the 2025/26 Premier League on August 16 at Anfield. After starting off their season with a victory, the reigning champions will be hoping to continue their stride in their upcoming league match against Newcastle United on August 25, at St. James' Park.