Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as one of the Premier League’s stand-out strikers, adding fuel to the fire of his ongoing transfer saga.

Newcastle turn to fresh attacking options as Wissa deal stalls, with Bayern Munich now rivaling them in the transfer race.

Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle is the early Premier League match and is due to kick off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Villa Park.

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa wants to join Newcastle, who need reinforcement up front, given the current stand-off between the club and star striker Alexander Isak. The Magpies have made their move with an improved £40m bid.

The Premier League have revealed that the clash between Nottingham Forest and the Magpies has been moved for TV coverage.

Isak was the subject of a bid from Liverpool during the offseason and has been training away from the Newcastle squad, having indicated he wanted to explore his options. “Alex’s situation has been unchanged for a while,

Newcastle United could be preparing for a big summer move in the transfer market — and it may involve one of Manchester United’s first-team names. According to reports (via The Athletic ), the Magpies are looking closely at Rasmus Hojlund as they weigh their options up front.

The Professional Footballers' Association announced its 2025 Team of the Year on Tuesday, with champions Liverpool leading the way with four selections (Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk,