The 25-year-old has been trying to force a move away from the club amid ongoing interest from Liverpool but Newcastle are holding out for a massive fee having rejected Liverpool‘s first bid. Manager Eddie Howe says the situation is “far from ideal”.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all remain active in the summer transfer window with the start of the new Premier League season mere days away. The Gunners are said to be plotting an opening bid worth around £52m for Eberechi Eze and could partially fund a move by cashing in on Fabio Vieira,