Newcastle United defender Sven Botman lasted just 25 minutes before limping out of the Magpies’ pre-season clash with Arsenal. The Dutchman, recently returned from a knee injury, was taken off around the 70 minute mark in Singapore’s National Stadium, with the score 2-2 against Mikel Arteta’s men.

The young defender had Bukayo Saka breathing down his neck but could only turn the ball into his own net after a dangerous cross from the Arsenal left. Arsenal looked to press home their advantage and ended the half as the team on top with Leandro Trossard and Saka looking particularly threatening on either flank.

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.

Anthony Elanga came on as a second-half substitute at Parkhead and now makes his first Newcastle start since signing from Nottingham Forest for £55million. Jamaal Lascelles, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn and Alex Murphy also make their first starts of pre-season.

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

Team K League will return later this week to take on English Premier League side Newcastle United in the first match of the Coupang Play Series. But for any Magpies fans wondering what Team K League

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of South Korean winger Seung-soo Park from K League 2 side Suwon Bluewings. Park made 28 senior appearances for Suwon, contributing one goal and three assists.