Newcastle weigh Bruno bid as Steur arrives
Ipswich target a towering goalkeeper alternative to Nick Pope ahead of their Premier League return, seeking a relegation fight-ready No 1.
Newcastle confirm seven friendlies then open Premier League v Liverpool on 23 Aug, followed by Spurs, Bournemouth, Leeds and Hull, plus Carabao Cup second round on 26 Aug.
Teen midfielder Sam Alabi signs first pro deal with Newcastle on his 17th birthday after first-team training and bench roles in 2025-26. Ex-Oldham, England U17 captain.
Agent says Newcastle held concrete talks for Abdukodir Khusanov before his January 2025 Man City move, praising a ‘great rapport’ and hinting future Uzbek links.
Newcastle weigh €12m move for Gladbach keeper Moritz Nicolas. No bid yet, clause expired, contract to 2029. Played 37 games last season and led Bundesliga in saves.
Man Utd close to signing ex-Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow on a free after Leeds exit, to support Senne Lammens with Altay Bayindir expected to leave.
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Anan Khalaili’s father says Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Ipswich tried to sign the Union SG defender, with a €30m price set, but the 21-year-old chose Inter Milan.
Free agent Matt Targett, released by Newcastle after a strong loan at Middlesbrough, is wanted by West Ham and Norwich for a Championship promotion push.
BandSports report Botafogo’s Danilo Santos is Newcastle’s favoured replacement if Bruno Guimarães joins Arsenal. Eddie Howe admires his box-to-box energy, with a move dependent on Bruno’s future.
ESPN Brazil say Arsenal bid €75.8m, below Newcastle’s €81.6m+ stance. Globo claim Bruno wants Arsenal, terms near agreed, and NUFC seek around €105m. He will not force exit, talks ongoing.
Switzerland face Argentina with Newcastle target Johan Manzambi a doubt after knee injury. Jashari could keep his place, with Embolo set to lead the line and Vargas pushing to start.
Newcastle sign Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, 18, on a five-year deal worth up to €27m. The Netherlands U19 international joins Sven Botman at St James’ Park after breaking into Ajax’s first team.
Opinion piece urges Newcastle fans to value recent success under Eddie Howe and ownership, citing cup win, finals and Champions League progress despite issues off the pitch.
Newcastle chase high-upside attacking talent despite sale pressures, aiming to land a potential £100m-level winger likened to Ben Arfa amid a testing summer window.
Newcastle, Spurs and Forest track Sevilla left-back Joaquín Oso. Sevilla set a renewal deadline or will sell for around €10m. Newcastle have made contact, with several European clubs also interested.
