Meanwhile, Arsenal crumbled and let a two-goal lead against Aston Villa evaporate, trailing further behind the Reds. And time is running out for Arteta if he hopes to land a new striker this month.
And they suffered a second blow over the weekend as Alexander Isak admitted he's loving life at Newcastle.
Newcastle would want a pretty penny for their prized marksman, and the lad himself has gushed over his Geordie love affair. Chatting to TNT Sports post-match he said: "Everywhere you go in this city, everyone is loving Newcastle, which is special.
"It is the best feeling I have had in my career. Scoring goals in front of these fans, it is special," reports the Mirror.
Jorginho's move to Flamengo is hanging by a thread due to the high demands of his agent. The Italian star, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has attracted interest from several overseas clubs, including Flamengo.
However, according to O Dia via Sport Witness, Jorginho and his agent's wage demands are seen as 'out of touch' by the club, although a counter-offer has been made.
In other news, Arsenal are gearing up for a £10m swoop for Sverre Halseth Nypan this month.
The 18-year-old Norwegian prodigy is on the radar of several top-tier clubs, including the Gunners, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Arsenal are keen on the £10million-rated starlet, who has drawn comparisons to fellow countryman Martin Odegaard due to his early breakthrough. TV2 have confirmed that Arsenal are looking to seal the deal in January rather than waiting until the summer.
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