Howe has had to deal with the club being unable to land a number of his main transfer targets so far, such as Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo, James Trafford and Liam Delap, while star man Alexander Isak desperately wants out, and so keeping Livramento would serve as a big boost in the face of numerous setbacks.

Eddie Howe has shared his transfer plans for a key position ahead of the Aston Villa match, while uncertainty over Isak’s future continues.

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.

Lewis Miley's future at Newcastle has been uncertain as they aim to consolidate themselves in the Premier League's top five this season.

Neither have anything to prove to Howe nor any Newcastle fan, but they showed no signs of feeling the pressure from the bench with assured performances that blunted a Villa attack which included Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Dolyen Malen.

Don Hutchison explains why Alexander Isak's Instagram post about wanting to leave Newcastle doesn't guarantee him a move away from the club.

Eddie Howe wants to avoid another Alexander Isak situation as Newcastle eye up a move to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen.

The Alexander Isak saga rumbles on at a very slow pace as Newcastle United struggle to find a solution in the summer transfer window. The striker is determined to leave St James’ Park this summer