Newcastle weigh stadium plan, transfer targets and key West Ham test
West Ham face a must-win at Newcastle with Adama Traore a doubt due to quadriceps tightness, potentially limiting Nuno’s wing options for Sunday.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton tips a 1-1 draw vs West Ham, saying Eddie Howe knows a strong finish matters. Newcastle seek a third game unbeaten in their final home match.
Newcastle have opened talks to sign a £25m Premier League player likened to Anthony Gordon as they plan summer changes under Eddie Howe.
NUFC study a new 65,000+ Leazes Park stadium as PIF weigh new-build vs SJP revamp. Bayern bid for Anthony Gordon hinges on £60m vs £75-80m fee. New £200m training base due. 2026-27 pink adidas away kit set.
Newcastle weigh a move for Roma forward Donyell Malen after a prolific loan, but any deal would be costly with Roma eyeing a quick profit after a £25m permanent switch.
Newcastle target Man City’s James Trafford as No 1 option in goal, seeking competition for the shirt. Wages, City stance and rival interest complicate a deal, but NUFC think he is open to joining.
Form table shows Newcastle 17th over six games with 4 points; West Ham 12th with 7. NUFC sit 13th overall, Hammers 18th before Sunday’s crucial match at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe says Anthony Gordon’s benching reflects planning for next season amid Bayern Munich talks, noting he is fit after injury but left out while Newcastle consider the future. No updates given.
Newcastle are pushing to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who is expected to leave this summer.
