Howe has picked a strong team to face the Gunners with team captain Bruno Guimaraes alongside Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock in midfield. There’s a first start for new signing Anthony Elanga, whilst Alex Murphy gets an opportunity to impress from the off at left-back.

Anthony Elanga came on as a second-half substitute at Parkhead and now makes his first Newcastle start since signing from Nottingham Forest for £55million. Jamaal Lascelles, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn and Alex Murphy also make their first starts of pre-season.

According to talkSPORT, Wilson has agreed personal terms with West Ham United after productive talks in recent days. The 33-year-old striker was also pursued by clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States and while Championship sides like Leeds United and Burnley showed some interest too.

Chelsea activated the release clause of transfer target Liam Delap. Joao Pedro also only wanted the Blues. Bryan Mbeumo made it clear he only had eyes for Manchester United. Hugo Ekitike opted for mega money at Liverpool. Dean Huijsen went straight to Real Madrid. James Trafford chose the Etihad Stadium over St James' Park.

Newcastle United has struggled to land its top targets this summer and could now lose Alexander Isak to a Premier League rival.

Team K League will return later this week to take on English Premier League side Newcastle United in the first match of the Coupang Play Series. But for any Magpies fans wondering what Team K League

The Swedish striker is eager to leave Newcastle and Arne Slot's side could land him alongside another elite forward, reports on Sunday are claiming

Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who could end up replacing Alexander Isak. As revealed by TBR Football, Sesko tops Newcastle’s list of targets as they hope to bring in another striker this summer.