Newcastle have aggressively pursued the Slovenian amid concerns that Alexander Isak could force through a move to Liverpool. The Magpies are also said to have reached a verbal agreement with the forward over personal terms. Both clubs have submitted bids to RB Leipzig and are awaiting the outcome.

Arsenal are gearing up for their Premier League opener against Manchester United in less than a fortnight but Mikel Arteta's much-changed squad continues to be linked for with new additions