Newcastle move for Victor Munoz, Targett to leave
Fan Q&A reflects on Newcastle’s 12th-place finish, transfer missteps and sales, backs a rebuild around Bruno, Hall, Tonali and others, and targets a top-five push in 2026/27 with a new striker and goalkeeper.
Arsenal are open to offers for Leandro Trossard, with Newcastle monitoring alongside Aston Villa, Besiktas, Inter and Juventus as his contract enters its final year.
Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa are frontrunners for Monaco’s Lamine Camara, valued at €40-50m. The player is attracted by Spurs and Villa, with Champions League football a draw at Villa Park.
Leeds consider a move for Newcastle’s Nick Pope, who is in his final year and could be available for less than the £10m NUFC initially paid as they target a new keeper. Any deal would impact Karl Darlow’s future at Elland Road.
Newcastle confirm Matt Targett will leave when his deal expires in June after a loan at Middlesbrough. John Ruddy and Max Thompson also depart, Aaron Ramsdale returns to Southampton, Mark Gillespie stays.
Newcastle agree €25m plus €3.5m in bonuses with Reims for goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. The 20-year-old France U21 has a four-year deal agreed, pending medical, and will compete with Nick Pope or any new signing, with no guarantee to be immediate No 1.
Journalist Luke Edwards says Newcastle have had no contact from Man Utd over Lewis Hall and have not been told he wants to leave, despite interest in the left-back.
Newcastle submit a formal bid for ‘super dynamic’ forward Victor Munoz after stepping up interest in Zadok Yohanna, targeting attacking depth.
Tuchel must choose on England’s left wing, with Marcus Rashford seen in pole position over Anthony Gordon. Gordon previously spoke of frustration over his Euro 2024 minutes.
Newcastle hold talks over Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri. Chelsea and others are keen, a £35-40m fee has been touted, though Arsenal may prefer a loan after his difficult Marseille spell. Newcastle view him as an option for midfield or attack.
Anthony Elanga, on for Sweden late vs Greece, was taken to hospital after a knee-to-knee clash but says tests are fine and he is calm. He had two shots on target in a 2-2 draw.
