Liverpool had been handed a boost in their pursuit of Alexander Isak with Newcastle making plans to bring in a replacement but a public statement issued by the striker and a subsequent response from the club means a deal looks very unlikely at this stage.

Crystal Palace have already identified Eberechi Eze's replacement as the England international is all set to complete his transfer to Totteham Hotspur. Spurs and Palace are in advanced negotiations as they look to thrash out the final details of Eze's move to north London.

Tottenham Hotspur are READY to match Crystal Palace's asking price for Eberechi Eze, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the final hurdle that must be cleared.

Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Crystal Palace FA Cup hero's past comments about Arsenal are unlikely to go down well with their rivals