Newcastle miss out on Hojbjerg as Willock nears exit
Kevin Keegan's private funeral took place on 10 August, with Newcastle still to confirm details of a memorial service for the club legend.
Newcastle are expected to target another midfielder after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move, following the loss of two key players this summer.
Newcastle have been drawn at home to West Brom in the Carabao Cup second round, with the tie set for the week commencing 24 August at St James' Park.
Chelsea reportedly want over £30m for Liam Delap and about £65m for Nicolas Jackson, giving Newcastle a clearer picture as they assess striker targets this summer.
Newcastle and Besiktas are reportedly close to a €20m deal for Joe Willock, with the midfielder open to the move as the Magpies weigh selling before his contract expires in 2027.
Alex Murphy is having a medical before a season-long loan to Kaiserslautern, with Newcastle sending the 22-year-old defender to Germany for regular first-team football.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has turned down Newcastle, despite the Magpies being ready to meet Marseille's price, leaving Matthias Jaissle still short of midfield reinforcements.
