Newcastle face Gordon bid noise as Trippier era nears end
Speculation suggests Newcastle could consider replacing Eddie Howe with a manager dubbed the Premier League’s ‘best’, amid plans to reach the next level this summer.
Arsenal are preparing a big bid for Anthony Gordon. Newcastle are not keen to sell but could face decisions if they miss Europe. Liverpool are also linked as Arsenal weigh changes in attack.
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester City and Manchester United are monitoring Sandro Tonali ahead of summer moves, with interest at an early stage. Newcastle are not pushing a sale and the midfielder is tied to a long deal.
Reflecting on Gael Bigirimana’s move from Coventry to Newcastle: a stunning goal v Wigan hinted at promise, but consistency never followed. Coventry profited, Newcastle ponder ‘what if’.
FA Cup results mean Newcastle play once a week for the final seven league games. Arsenal v Newcastle is set for 25 April, with further dates confirmed for Palace, Bournemouth, Brighton, Forest, West Ham and Fulham.
A scenario with Liverpool winning the Champions League and Aston Villa the Europa League could hand 7th a Champions League berth. Otherwise, Europa or Conference League remain targets for Newcastle.
Kieran Trippier to leave at season’s end after leading Newcastle’s rise, from survival push and 2022/23 top four to lifting the 2025 Carabao Cup. His leadership, set-pieces and example defined the era.
Newcastle are tracking Chelsea striker Liam Delap after talks with Eddie Howe last year. Chelsea may listen to offers, with Delap on one Premier League goal despite 20+ appearances.
Sevilla want to keep Odysseas Vlachodimos but Newcastle have set a €10m asking price, deemed ‘virtually impossible’ for the La Liga side. The goalkeeper is likely to return to Newcastle, where he is under contract to 2028.
