Now, the same publication claims Newcastle did have a £27m bid accepted this week, which prompted Man City to exercise their matching rights. And to add a final plot twist to this long transfer saga, the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope claims Pep Guardiola’s side matched the bid just ONE HOUR before the deadline.

Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal is expected to be completed this weekend, with the striker due to have his medical - but Alexander Isak saga looks set to rumble on

Yoane Wissa is pushing to leave Brentford and is disappointed an exit has not been sanctioned. The striker is now refusing to train as he looks to force an exit. Brentford have today informed

Newcastle play Arsenal in a pre-season friendly at the National Stadium on July 27. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now