The imminent exits of chief executive Darren Eales and sporting director Paul Mitchell at Newcastle, which will be made formal at the end of June, means the manager and his namesake Andy Howe, the Magpies' assistant head of recruitment, are heading up transfer business, but in-roads have yet to really be made on either Elanga and Trafford.

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is reportedly calm over rumours that Liverpool are eyeing their star striker, Alexander Isak. Informal discussions have already taken place between Howe and the 25-year-old Swedish international about his future, with more comprehensive talks in the pipeline.