Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Nicolas Jackson will not be part of his squad for Friday night's Premier League clash with West Ham United as he looks for a transfer soultion for the striker.

In a recent segment on his Youtube channel, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are ready to launch another move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer.

Blues boss Enzo Maresca has added Joao Pedro and Liam Delap - two former Newcastle United targets - to his ranks this summer. As a consequence, Jackson has fallen down the pecking order and is available for transfer.​

Newcastle United and Aston Villa will reportedly be offered the chance to sign Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson for £60m as the transfer window nears what could be a dramatic conclusion.

Brentford Hold FirmDavid Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Newcastle United’s latest bid for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford. The offer,

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea remain on the hunt for a new winger, and Tottenham Hotspur also appeared primed for a grandstand finish. Mikel Arteta may have been encouraged by the latest hint that Rodrygo is on his way out of Real Madrid, but Manchester City are also in the frame.

The indication is that Alexander Isak feels let down that the promise of a new contract was not forthcoming - but could there be a different reason?

Ampadu required treatment for an ankle injury sustained in the second half of Monday's win over Everton following a heavy challenge by Tim Iroegbunam. The captain looked in some discomfort but managed to complete the rest of the match as the Whites prevailed 1-0 thanks to a controversial penalty from substitute Lukas Nmecha.

The celebs came out for Robbie Williams' set at Come Together on Wednesday night, with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar leading the United stars at the Town Moor. And among the other sporting icons there were ex Man United midfielder and Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick and cricketer Ryan Sidebottom.