Newcastle weigh Gordon call amid Arsenal interest
Newcastle appoint Robbie Stockdale as Under-21s lead coach after his interim spell, where the side lost one of six. He targets a clear pathway to first-team football, with praise from academy chief Steve Harper.
Report claims Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar could return in early April, with Lewis Miley aiming for the Barcelona tie. Emil Krafth remains out for the season after knee surgery.
Report claims Anthony Gordon is ‘unhappy’ at Newcastle, with Arsenal and Liverpool interested. Newcastle would demand a big fee for a key winger central to Howe’s plans.
Newcastle reportedly value Tino Livramento at £60m amid Arsenal interest. The full-back has impressed since joining from Southampton, with Eddie Howe’s side reluctant to sell.
UEFA highlight Newcastle’s European home run: only 4 losses in 37 at St James’ Park since 2003, with 25 wins and 8 draws, including recent ties vs Barcelona and wins over Benfica and Mallorca.
Howe may bench Anthony Gordon before Barcelona. Predicted XI: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Guimaraes out, away goals have been scarce.
Yoane Wissa is named by DR Congo for a 2026 World Cup play-off on 31 March after his long injury lay-off. The Newcastle striker skipped Afcon to regain fitness and now eyes a key international return.
Joe Willock, with one year left, is no longer first choice and could be sold this summer for around £15m, with Crystal Palace and Leeds linked. Injuries have driven recent cameos. Verdict from report: sell.
On loan at Sevilla, Odysseas Vlachodimos says he loves life there but cannot commit to a move, stressing ‘I’m a Newcastle player’. Sevilla want a deal, yet Newcastle hold leverage on fee and contract.
