The Newcastle United icon has addressed Sunderland’s ongoing transfer interest in Granit Xhaka Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has admitted that Granit Xhaka would be a “really good addition” to bitter rivals Sunderland amid ongoing transfer speculation involving the Black Cats and the Swiss international.

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Simon Jordan tells Newcastle United what to do with Alexander Isak. The Swedish centre-forward scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, including 23 in the Premier League.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all pressing ahead with their summer transfer spending ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners are finally closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after a key a breakthrough in their talks with Sporting,

James Trafford has agreed to join Manchester City from Burnley - snubbing a move to Newcastle United in the process.

However, it was Arsenal's 15-year-old academy products, midfielder Max Downman and centre-back Marli Salmon, who also impressed with their cameos and were the main subject of Arteta's post-match press conference, with the mood surrounding the club fairly postive.

Arsenal are still hoping to sign another attacker in addition to Viktor Gyokeres and have well-documented interest in Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and Xavi Simons

Luiz has previously been linked with a move to Newcastle United and a recent update from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has indicated that he could be set to leave the Allianz Stadium this summer: ‘Douglas Luiz did not show up for pre-season training at Juventus today.’ Romano posted on X.