Another Alexander Isak absence
Newcastle star Alexander Isak is not expected to attend Tuesday’s PFA awards gala.
That is amid the uncertainty surrounding Isak’s future as he strongly pursues a move to Liverpool before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
According to the BBC, the striker is set to miss the ceremony at the Manchester Opera House despite being nominated for the main award.
The Sweden international has not played for the Magpies since the end of last season and has been training away from the rest of Eddie Howe’s squad.
Newcastle prepare improved Wissa bid – EXCLUSIVE
Newcastle will launch an improved £35million bid for Brentford star Yoane Wissa after already having a £30m bid rejected.
The Magpies thought they would get Wissa after their Premier League foes signed Dango Ouattara but he turned out to be a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo.
Brentford are continuing to hunt for a new centre-forward and SunSport understands they will not sanction Wissa’s exit until they get their man.
And, in more bad news for the Toon, it is believed the Bees are not close to finding a new main striker.
They were interested in Arnaud Kalimuendo but he opted for Nottingham Forest instead.
Wissa, meanwhile, remains desperate to complete a move to Tyneside so he can realise his Champions League dream and was left out of the Bees’ 3-1 defeat to Forest on Sunday.
Palace eye Eze replacements – EXCLUSIVE
Crystal Palace have already identified a potential replacement for Eberechi Eze amid Tottenham’s intense interest, reports SunSport’s Kostas Lianos.
SunSport understand Palace are keeping tabs on Wolves star Hwang Hee-chan.
The Eagles are considering a season-long loan deal for Hwang ahead of transfer deadline day.
Oliver Glasner’s side are also chasing Leicester star Bilal El Khannouss after his team’s relegation to the Championship.
While Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis is a target following an impressive season in Belgium.
Reports suggest Palace offered £26million for Tzolis but Brugge turned them down.
More on Romero’s new deal
Cristian Romero has followed up becoming Tottenham’s new captain by signing a new deal with the club.
The World Cup winner, 27, has penned fresh terms until 2029.
It is quite the turnaround since just a few months ago when Romero said in April that he “would love “ to play in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid were very keen to sign the influential centre-back but were unable to strike a deal.
Romero has since been given the armband by Thomas Frank following previous skipper Son Heung-min’s departure to LAFC.
And the Argentine has now committed his future to the club by putting pen to paper for another four years.
Spurs hope to seal a new deal for Rodrigo Bentancur – a close mate of Romero’s in the Tottenham dressing room – as well, with the Uruguayan’s current terms expiring at the end of the season.
The North Londoners are in negotiations with Crystal Palace over the blockbuster signing of Eberechi Eze, but are yet to come to an agreement.
It is believed the payment structure over a possible deal is the sticking point.
Napoli join Hojlund race
Italian champions Napoli have joined the hunt for Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Reports from talkSPORT claim Gli Azzurri are interested in the £40million rated Dane as Man Utd look to move him on.
Last year’s Scudetto winners are looking for a replacement for starting striker Romelu Lukaku after an injury ruled him out for at least the first three months of the season.
A loan deal is a possibility if Man Utd’s valuation is not met, but Hojlund is one of many names that the club would prefer to move on permanently this window.
Romero signs Spurs extension
Cristian Romero has signed a contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur.
Romero arrived at the club from Italian outfit Atalanta in 2021 and has been a mainstay in the starting line-up ever since.
The Argentinian international was named club captain ahead of the season’s start, and has now put pen to paper on a new long-term deal.
His captaincy with the club got off to a rough start when Spurs blew a two-goal lead to lose the Super Cup to PSG on penalties last week.
But their Premier League campaign got off to a better start, thumping newly-promoted Burnley 3-0 on opening weekend.
