Newcastle have stepped up their efforts to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko by making an 80-million Euro bid.
Manchester United have also been heavily linked with the Slovenian international, but Newcastle have made their move with Alexander Isaak seeking a switch to Liverpool.
Magpies boss Eddie Howe admitted today the situation around his star forward is "far from ideal".
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Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins has been appointed the new captain at Brentford.
Collins says it's a 'massive honour' to be handed the armband by new boss Keith Andrews.
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Newcastle have signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from Southampton.
The England international joins having been relegated with the south coast club last season.
Ramsdale's also had spells with Arsenal, Bournemouth, and Sheffield United.
