Alexander Isak is now one of the most sought-after players of the summer. While Newcastle is eager to keep their star striker, both Liverpool and Al Hilal are ready to break transfer records to sign him.

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.

Newcastle have switched their attention to a deal for Brentford's Yoane Wissa but, as it stands, a price is yet to be agreed. Meanwhile, moves for Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Matheus Cunha have all fallen flat.