Newcastle held at Wolves as Howe flags striker funds issue
Arsenal reportedly renew interest in Anthony Gordon, viewing him as a priority summer target. Newcastle would resist but player ambition could pressure a move amid rival interest, including Liverpool.
Newcastle dominate possession at Wolves but lack cutting edge in a 0-0, with late saves denying Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton. Trippier returns, set-pieces misfire, chance to go fifth missed.
Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic, 18, switches agent Fali Ramadani, stalling Inter talks. Como and Udinese offer first-team spots as Newcastle, Dortmund and Real Madrid monitor a €5m move.
Lille’s 20-year-old forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo draws interest from Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace. January move unlikely, €40m price set, with the player favouring Spain.
Poll asks if a season with no trophy but Champions League qualification counts as success or failure for Newcastle fans.
Newcastle host PSV at St James’ Park on Wednesday, 8:00pm UK. Live on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+. Magpies on 10 points, two off top eight, seeking a win to boost knockout hopes.
Eddie Howe says Newcastle lack funds to add attackers, targeting only a defender. He rejects ‘like for like’ claims after 0-0 at Wolves, praising Elanga and Wissa but calling attacking output not good enough.
