New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has urged fans to "keep the optimism" while acknowledging a leadership "vacuum" following the departures of Eddie Howe and key players including Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in the UEFA Super Cup at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Wednesday, with Champions League holders PSG looking to add a back-to-back Super Cup to their trophy haul while Unai Emery's Villa seek a second European trophy in three months.
Matthias Jaissle was unveiled as Newcastle United manager at St James' Park, acknowledging a leadership vacuum and calling the summer of upheaval the start of a "transition" season.
The Carabao Cup second-round draw takes place on Monday evening, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and a host of Premier League clubs entering the competition for the first time this season.
Fikayo Tomori is expected to leave AC Milan this summer with his contract winding down, as Liverpool, Newcastle United, and newly-promoted Coventry City all register interest in the 28-year-old England international.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has dramatically pulled out of a proposed move to Newcastle United, leaving the club stunned as they search for midfield reinforcements following a turbulent summer of departures.
Aston Villa have joined Roma in submitting proposals to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan, with the Brazilian seeking regular playing time after a successful stint at Lyon.
Anthony Elanga was stretchered off during Newcastle's 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Valencia after a red-card challenge from Jose Gaya, but the Sweden international is believed to have avoided serious injury.
