Arne Slot replaced legendary boss Jurgen Klopp and won the Premier League title at the first time of asking in 2024-25 despite backup winger Federico Chiesa being his only summer signing. This time around, the Dutch manager has overseen a significant overhaul of his squad, with the club spending nearly £300m this transfer window.

Newcastle have rejected a formal offer from Liverpool for centre-forward Alexander Isak. Isak wants to leave Newcastle this summer and has been training at his former club, Real Sociedad, while Eddie Howe’s squad are in South Korea as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.