Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now

According to talkSPORT, Wilson has agreed personal terms with West Ham United after productive talks in recent days. The 33-year-old striker was also pursued by clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States and while Championship sides like Leeds United and Burnley showed some interest too.

Newcastle are linked with three Premier League strikers and a Manchester United target as they consider the prospect of life after Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United has struggled to land its top targets this summer and could now lose Alexander Isak to a Premier League rival.

Senior figures at RB Leipzig now reportedly suspect that hotshot striker Benjamin Sesko may end up staying at the club, despite interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. Both English teams are searching for a new forward, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee underwhelming, while Alexander Isak could leave for Liverpool.

However, it was Arsenal's 15-year-old academy products, midfielder Max Downman and centre-back Marli Salmon, who also impressed with their cameos and were the main subject of Arteta's post-match press conference, with the mood surrounding the club fairly postive.

Max Clark has signed a one-year contract to remain with Newcastle Falcons for the forthcoming season. Clark initially joined Newcastle on a three-month deal last December, which was subsequently extended until the end of the campaign. The 29-year-old former Bath and Dragons player scored two tries in his 11 appearances for the Falcons.

Newcastle have reportedly identified two Premier League strikers as alternatives to Yoane Wissa after Brentford ‘closed the door’ on his exit.