Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants Dan Ashworth's future to be resolved quickly amid Manchester United's pursuit of the club's sporting director.

The Villa Park faithful will be baying for blood as Aston Villa look to avenge their 5-1 hammering at the hands of Newcastle earlier in the Premier League season.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insists that striker Callum Wilson remains committed to the club, amid rumours of his potential departure.

Newcastle United face an interesting week and a half as they will need to decide whether to try keep hold of Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson or off-load them to help balance the books.