Newcastle have reportedly promised Alexander Isak he can leave the club next summer after offering him a new contract to remain at St James’ Park for one more season. The 25-year-old is said to be pushing for a move away from the north east, with Liverpool seeing a £110million bid for the Sweden international rejected.

Saturday was a hectic day of transfer news on not just Liverpool's plans, but that of Newcastle, Brenford, RB Leipzig and Manchester United. We're rounded up the major updates here.

Newcastle United have endured a frustrating summer in the transfer market, with reported pursuits of multiple targets, including goalkeeper James Trafford and forward Hugo Ekitike, ending in disappointment. Trafford has joined Manchester City, while Ekitike opted for Liverpool, both in high-profile moves.