Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed the Magpies had done all the preparation to sign new Man City defender Abdukodir Khusanov this month. Magpies sporting director Paul Mitchell is a big fan of the Uzbekistan international but Newcastle were unable to move this month because of their PSR (profit and sustainability rules) situation.

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Newcastle United face a transfer dilemma after it emerged Arsenal are now tracking two of Eddie Howe’s key players. The Gunners are in the market for fresh attacking talent, with their title challenge fading this season amid a perceived lack of firepower.

Liverpool is being linked with a sensational move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although the Reds won't have an easy time trying to take him away from St James' Park