Ramsdale

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says the prospect of playing under manager Eddie Howe again was an influential factor in his decision to join Newcastle.

The 27-year-old completed a season-long loan move to the Magpies from Southampton on Saturday.

Howe signed Ramsdale from Sheffield United in 2017 for around £800,000 when he was manager at Bournemouth.

“Working with the manager and his coaching staff again was a big draw for me,” said Ramsdale.

“They’ve already had a great influence on my career and the gaffer turned me from a man into a professional footballer at Bournemouth.

“He really showed me the ropes so the manager and his coaching staff were a huge selling point for me to come here.”

Newcastle switched their attention to Ramsdale after Manchester City signed their previous target James Trafford from Burnley.

The goalkeeper is the Magpies’ third signing of the summer, following the acquisitions of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Antonio Cordero from Malaga.

The club rejected a bid of around £110m from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak on Friday.

Newcastle, who are keen to keep the Swede, value the forward at around £150m.

Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min amid Saudi Arabia interest, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi puts question mark over Arsenal move and Chelsea make approach for AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan.

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph), external

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho could also be heading to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr all interested in the 25-year-old England international. (Mirror), external

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has cast doubt over a move to Arsenal, with the Spain international saying he has “options” and is unsure about where he will end up. (Radio Nacional de Espana, via Metro), external

Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is hoping for wages of £250,000 a week – five times his current wage – if he joins Manchester United. (Times – subscription required), external

Inter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia – in Italian), external

Chelsea have made an approach to sign 29-year-old France keeper Mike Maignan, who has one year left on his contract at AC Milan. (Talksport), external

Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor, who also owns French side Lyon, is trying to sell his majority share in the club as the Eagles try to avoid being disqualified from the Europa League next season for breaking Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules. (Mail), external

England keeper Aaron Ramsdale has held talks about a move to West Ham from Southampton, who are hoping to get £20m for the 27-year-old following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. (Talksport), external

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 39, has verbally agreed to join AC Milan when he leaves Real Madrid after the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. (Gianluca di Marzio, via Football Italia), external