The pre-season preparations of Newcastle United and Wolves’ have been thrown into disarray after a US tournament was cancelled at short notice.
Sportsmail understands the Premier League pair were due to cross the Atlantic and take part in the first 'Ohio Cup', along with two sides from Spain thought to be Villareal and Valencia.
Plans were at a very advanced stage, according to insiders, with the finishing touches being put to a tournament which would have seen two matches hosted in Cincinnati and two in Columbus.
Newcastle United and Wolves’ pre-season plans are in disarray after an American tournament was cancelled leaving managers Eddie Howe (left) and Bruno Lage (right) fuming
However, both English sides have been left fuming after the plug was suddenly pulled - with barely any explanation.