Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes wantaway striker Alexander Isak has poured “flames on the fire” of his stand-off with the Magpies by accusing the club of breaking promises, and said his comments “don’t benefit anyone”.

Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Alexander Isak has been rumored to leave Newcastle United this summer as heavy links towards a move to Liverpool continue strong. The Swedish striker did not play in any preseason game wth Newcastle,

Aston Villa are considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson before the transfer window shuts, reports claim.The Telegraph say the Blues value the striker at around £60m, but that Villa

Tottenham Hotspur jumping from 17th to sixth is a big vote of confidence in Thomas Frank. Although, as Tim Spiers pointed out, they have signed Joao Palhinha, who Tim describes as “the best hairy-arsed tackler in the Premier League” (NB: this is British slang for “one who enjoys robust attempts to regain possession of the ball”).