Newcastle retain Scalvini interest as structure and academy progress
Newcastle led Hull 2-0 through Joe Willock and Lewis Hall, then survived late pressure to win 2-1 after missed chances, a saved Yoane Wissa penalty and injury-hit changes.
Former Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong is being prosecuted by TfL after allegedly using an invalid pass and tailgating through a Tube barrier to avoid a £7 fare.
Four Newcastle youngsters featured for England Under-18s in a 3-2 win over Colombia, with Michael Mills scoring, Kyran Thompson assisting and Roman Dowell impressing in goal.
Yoane Wissa scored in DR Congo's 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea after an earlier effort was ruled out. Bazoumana Toure came off the bench as Ivory Coast beat Ghana 2-0.
Newcastle fan Crispin Mason-Jones helped save Zambia's Mfuwe Mags from collapse, providing kit and funding as they chase promotion and expand support across the community.
Newcastle are considering triggering Luka Sucic's €60m release clause at Real Sociedad. Matthias Jaissle knows the 24-year-old well, but no final decision or agreement has been made.
Newcastle retain strong interest in Atalanta's £42m-rated Giorgio Scalvini and have made more than one attempt to sign him, despite the defender agreeing terms on a new deal to 2031.
Newcastle have promoted Jack Ross to assistant sporting director under Ross Wilson, a move that points to a clearer football structure after years of upheaval in the role.
Newcastle are growing revenues with summer sponsorships, a Coca-Cola deal and a renewed BetMGM tie-up as the club push to close the gap on the Premier League's big six.
Netherlands Under-21 boss Michael Reiziger praised Newcastle teenager Sean Steur's maturity, control and development after calling the 18-year-old into his squad for the first time.
