Newcastle United’s pre-season ends with big performances, major moves agreed, and selection headaches ahead of Villa on Saturday.

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we cover:

• Ramsdale’s debut penalty save vs Espanyol
• Spirited showing against Atlético Madrid
• Isak’s continued absence despite Liverpool’s £110m bid being rejected
• Malick Thiaw deal agreed, announcement expected Monday
• Wissa pushing for NUFC move as Brentford hunt a replacement
• Goalkeeper shake-up: Dúbravka to Burnley, Vlachodimos to Sevilla likely
• John McGinn and other surprise transfer links

From penalty heroics to high-profile absences, we look at where NUFC stand - and what could happen next as the season begins.

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A much-improved 1-1 draw with Spurs after the sluggish K League All-Stars defeat gives Newcastle positives to build on with two pre-season games left. We break down the performance, who impressed, and where Howe still needs answers.

Off the pitch, Aaron Ramsdale’s loan move is complete, Alexander Isak is back on Tyneside after NUFC reject a £110m Liverpool bid, and Benjamin Šeško talks are ongoing as NUFC negotiate with RB Leipzig. Plus, we say goodbye to Isaac Hayden and react to the new green away kit.

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This might be Newcastle’s most revealing week of the summer...

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we dive into the fast-unfolding storylines that could reshape the squad before the season even starts:

• Wissa refuses to train as Brentford reject NUFC’s £25mbid
• Isak’s £120–130m links to Liverpool refuse to go away
• Šeško emerges as a serious replacement - or is he?
• Trafford to Man City confirmed - what’s next for Dúbravka?
• South Korean winger Seung-soo Park joins
• Sudarshan Gopaladesikan announced as NUFC’s new Technical Director
• Plus: quick thoughts on the Arsenal game

From transfer standoffs to structural shakeups - we unpack where NUFC are heading and what could happen next.

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