Alexander Isak is set for showdown talks Eddie Howe this week after returning to the Newcastle training ground. Isak was at the Newcastle training ground on Monday after returning from Spain, as he waits on a second bid for Liverpool after their £110million offer was rejected.

Newcastle are eager to add more signings to the squad after a difficult window that has seen them miss out on a handful of players - but the Magpies are reportedly optimistic of securing Crystal Palac

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed that Newcastle now “understand a deal might have to be done” with Liverpool for Alexander Isak this summer. Liverpool were given encouragement recently when Isak made it clear to the Magpies board that he wanted to leave St James’ Park and move to Anfield.