£68m duo join Newcastle United in Germany after new deal signed & Chelsea transfer snub

The Magpies squad have travelled to Adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach for a training camp until July 20. After Newcastle’s non-international players returned for pre-season training last week, the squad have now been joined by Swedish duo Alexander Isak and Emil Krafth.

The pair played two friendly matches for Sweden last month and were allowed extra time off before returning. Also part of Newcastle’s squad for the trip is 19-year-old forward Garang Kuol and several other Under-21s players.

The likes of Fabian Schar, Martin Dubravka, Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes will return later in the month after representing their respective nations at this summer’s continental tournaments.

The Adidas Headquarters training pitches have been given a Newcastle makeover with Noon and Sela advertising boards as well as Newcastle United logos and a personalised club sign.

Isak joins up with the Newcastle squad having been subject to transfer interest from Chelsea last month. The Blues enquired about the striker’s availability but were unable to strike a deal due to Newcastle’s high valuation of the player.

Krafth returns after recently agreeing a one-year contract extension at the club. His previous deal was set to expire in the summer and there were even approaches from clubs in Sweden about a potential move but the defender has opted to stay on Tyneside with a deal until June 2025.

Newcastle’s exclusive visit to Adidas HQ comes after the club record kit deal with the German sportswear manufacturers worth upwards of £30million per season.

After the trip to Germany, Newcastle will face Burnley in a training ground friendly and Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, July 27 (2pm kick-off BST). The following day, The Magpies’ squad will fly to Japan where they will face Urawa Red Diamonds at Saitama Stadium on Wednesday, July 31 (7:30pm kick-off JST) and Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, August 3 (7pm kick-off JST).

Newcastle will also host the Sela Weekender at St James’ Park as they face Girona on Friday, August 9 (7:30pm kick-off BST) and Stade Brestois on Saturday, August 10 (4pm kick-off BST).