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Waugh's brought it up again just now

It could be that Newcastle have to sacrifice one potential signing to secure another, especially as Isak can play across the front three in manager Howe’s preferred formation. If a deal for Isak can be thrashed out in the coming days, it would probably signal the end of Newcastle's transfer business in this window, unless they are able to raise extra funds through player sales or bring in a player on loan. Real Sociedad are aware of Newcastle's interest in the 22-year-old, and talks have been taking place, but an agreement has not yet been reached. It does appear, though, that Isak has moved to the top of Newcastle’s wanted list with negotiations set to continue in the hope a deal can be agreed before the start of the season. According to well-placed sources who have spoken to Telegraph Sport, Sociedad want “big, big money” for Isak who was one of the best young players on display at last summer’s European Championship.

"The Magpies' first team squad are currently based near Salzburg for a training camp and will take on 1860 Munich at the SaalfeldenArena Bürgerau on Friday, 15th July (kick-off 2.30pm local time, 1.30pm BST), then Mainz at the Kufstein Arena on Monday, 18th July (kick-off 4pm local time, 3pm BST). And both games will be available to watch - in the UK and Saudi Arabia only - for free on NUFC TV and United's YouTube channel."

Adam P thinks 5-1

Nuno's gone to Saudi at the team we played against in January

CBS means it's Ben Jacobs but I can't find where this is from. He had a podcast with Steve Wraith earlier but I'm listening to it and he says he's 'not our number 1 priority at this stage.'

https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/mainz-coachs-response-amid-newcastle-united-friendly-backlash-3754435 United will face former Intertoto Cup opponents 1860 Munich on at the Saalfelden Arena on Friday 15th July before facing Mainz at the Kutstein Arena three days later. The latter fixture has received criticism from Mainz supporters who are said to be unhappy with the Public Investment Fund’s majority interest in the Magpies and the well publicised human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia. Quoted in German outlet Bild, Danish coach Svensson admitted he had sympathy with the concerns but used PIF’s stake in Disney to defend the arrangement of the fixture. He said: “On the one hand, I can understand the arguments. “Whenever it comes to football, things become very inflated and become huge issues. “How far are we going? Will we also then ban Disney films with our children?”

https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/newcastle-united-confirm-sven-botman-signing/ Sven Botman has now completed his move Newcastle United from Lille after a deal to bring the highly-rated defender to St. James’ Park was agreed in principle earlier this week. The Magpies fought off competition from a host of European sides to secure the signature of the 22-year-old, who has penned a five-year contract with the club having won the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions during his two seasons in France. Botman graduated from the famed Academy set-up at Ajax before - following a loan spell with Heerenveen - he joined Lille, where he played in the Champions League and Europa League. He has captained the Netherlands at under-21 level, as well as being called up to the full squad for the first time in November 2020. The 6ft 4ins left-footed centre-back becomes Eddie Howe's third signing of the summer following the arrival of Matt Targett and Nick Pope earlier this month. Botman said: "I'm really happy - delighted - and I can't wait to start this new adventure. This is the best day of my life, to sign a contract with Newcastle United. It's a day I've worked hard for and I'm very excited. "Newcastle had a long-term plan to get to the top, for both me and for the club, and they play in the Premier League which is the best league in Europe. The whole package is just perfect. I'm looking forward now to meeting the fans and also my new team-mates." The Badhoevedorp-born player completed his medical on Tyneside at the beginning of the week, with the formalities of the deal completed on Friday. Head coach Eddie Howe said: "I'm delighted Sven is joining us. He is technically very good, physically very good and has a great attitude. "At 22, he already has solid experience at the top level but he is at a great age to grow with this team. I am looking forward to getting to work with him and seeing him with his new team-mates."

Chronicle's taken it https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-sven-botman-ac-milan-24359942?kj= “Ultimately, Newcastle United’s great project, in combination with playing in the Premier League, was the deciding factor," he told De Telegraaf. “That last one has been a dream my whole life. AC Milan also gave me a good feeling, but Newcastle United felt just a little better in the end. "I really wanted to go to Newcastle United in January, because I also heard, and that’s a cliché, I know, that a train like this doesn’t pass by very often. But the clubs couldn’t figure it out. “And afterwards this might be better, because I can now experience a lot of preparation and I was able to say goodbye to Lille in a beautiful way. That club deserved it. Staying wasn’t a punishment for me in January either, because I knew there were two great Champions League games against Chelsea coming up."

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