England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says the prospect of playing under manager Eddie Howe again was an influential factor in his decision to join Newcastle. The 27-year-old completed a season-long loan move to the Magpies from Southampton on Saturday.

Newcastle signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from relegated Southampton on Saturday. Newcastle announced the signing on its website with the Premier League club's coach Eddie Howe calling the 27-year-old Ramsdale “an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan. The deal includes a sizeable loan fee and option to buy at the end of the season. Newcastle had pursued a move for long-term target James Trafford this summer and had the chance to sign him before the Club World Cup.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has had to address the attitude of Alexander Isak after the club embarked on their pre-season tour without him as he readies to return to training

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping to see striker Alexander Isak back in training in the coming days. Isak, who has been the subject of interest from Liverpool, has missed the Magpies’ pre-season tour of Asia amid speculation over his future.

The Athletic reported on Friday that Newcastle had rejected an official bid from Liverpool for the Sweden international.