Newcastle miss Muñoz, weigh Tonali interest and winger talks
Newcastle start 2026/27 at home to Liverpool on 23 Aug, live on Sky. Tyne-Wear derbies on 5 Dec at St James’ and 1 May at the Stadium of Light. Boxing Day vs Man City, season ends at Hull on 30 May.
Spurs and Man City are pursuing Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali. The piece argues Tonali would upgrade Spurs’ midfield under De Zerbi, while City’s interest complicates Spurs’ plans amid Bernardo Silva’s departure. Livescore
Newcastle were closing in on Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz for over €30m, but Liverpool hijacked the move and announced his signing. The 22-year-old Spain international is likened to Anthony Gordon.
Nick Woltemade is expected to leave Newcastle for a modest fee, with Aston Villa making an approach that could see the Magpies lose another key player.
Ipswich’s Leif Davis, a Newcastle fan, hopes to finally play at St James’ Park after missing out through suspension. Newcastle host Liverpool on 23 Aug, and face Sunderland on 5 Dec and 1 May.
Head of recruitment Steve Nickson is leaving Newcastle and is wanted by West Ham and Wrexham. No agreement yet, with both Championship clubs vying for his hire ahead of 2026/27.
Newcastle’s initial bid for Gremio defender Viery was turned down, with his agent flying to Europe to push a move. Roma and Juventus are keen, and any deal is likely to be well below the reported €50m clause.
Newcastle’s €10m bid for Atalanta’s Sergej Levak was rejected. La Dea want more and will assess him in pre-season under Maurizio Sarri. Newcastle must raise their offer to land the 20-year-old Serbian.
Newcastle have renewed their pursuit of Man City goalkeeper James Trafford, their primary target, with formal talks expected after the World Cup due to his involvement. Ewen Jaouen has signed, and Nick Pope could depart if another senior goalkeeper arrives.
After missing out on Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool, Newcastle have opened talks over a £35m target viewed as a more exciting option.
Opinion urges calm over Newcastle’s window: exits include Trippier and Gordon, Ewen Jaouen joins. Misses on Victor Munoz and Zadok Yohanna noted, but the window opened four days ago with 74 days left.
Newcastle asked Arsenal about Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal indicated Trossard is in advanced talks with Besiktas, prompting Newcastle to monitor Martinelli’s situation and potential cost.
