This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle: Arteta Rotates Again, Zubimendi Starts. There was a sense of familiarity surrounding the nature of Arsenal’s 1–0 victory over Milan to kick off the Gunners’ pre-season, despite the exuberance of youth and new arrivals.

Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal is expected to be completed this weekend, with the striker due to have his medical - but Alexander Isak saga looks set to rumble on

SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move

According to reports, Alexander Isak has received a 'whopping offer' to leave Newcastle United amid interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Among that trio, Osimhen is on the cusp of a return to Galatasaray, while Gyokeres is the only member to be nearing a move to Europe’s elite. Arsenal settled on the Sporting CP striker as their top target and have finally struck an agreement to get a deal over the line.

A rsenal prepare to face Newcastle in the second match of their pre-season tour of Asia. The match follows the 1-0 victory over AC Milan, in which Bukayo Saka scored, but some of the younger contingent in the group also gave standout performances.

Now that there is a real possibility of Newcastle losing Isak, the Magpies have started their search for a replacement and have identified Benjamin Sesko as their top transfer prospect in the role, according to The Athletic.

However, Man City decided to hijack Newcastle’s move for Trafford after Ederson and Stefan Ortega underperformed during the 2024/25 campaign. On Friday morning, Romano confirmed Man City have ‘agreed a deal’ to sign Trafford and Newcastle have been ‘informed’ of his final ‘decision’.