Newcastle in focus as Isak responds to Shearer
Braga president António Salvador said Newcastle paid €30.57m for Lukáš Horníček, above his €30m release clause, to secure a preferred payment schedule for the goalkeeper.
Newcastle are among Premier League clubs to have tracked Real Sociedad full-back Jon Aramburu. The 24-year-old has a £50m release clause, but no bid or talks are reported.
Alexander Isak called Alan Shearer’s penalty criticism "irrelevant" after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle, saying Dominik Szoboszlai was the designated taker in his "special" return.
Newcastle’s strong crop of young talent could force tough keep, loan or sell calls, with Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh cited as examples of limited first-team pathways.
Former Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was booed after Italy’s 2-0 loss to Belgium, while Newcastle’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo came off the bench late as Belgium saw out the win.
Barcelona are reportedly delighted with ex-Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon after his £69.3m move, with five assists in seven games and praise for his professionalism and impact.
Newcastle’s tie at Everton moves to 29 October, meaning both sides will know their quarter-final opponents before kick-off. A last-eight home tie with Bradford or Peterborough is one possible outcome.
