Newcastle loss sparks Howe scrutiny after Bournemouth setback
Manchester City are monitoring Tino Livramento and could move if Newcastle sell to boost finances. A fee around £70m is mooted, with Newcastle weighing exits if they miss Europe.
BBC Sport readers debate Newcastle’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, with criticism of Howe, recruitment and late goals conceded, plus calls for patience and praise for Bournemouth.
Report claims a Premier League manager is open to replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle this summer amid rising pressure after the 2-1 Bournemouth defeat.
Middlesbrough want to sign Newcastle loanee Matt Targett permanently when his deal expires. The 30-year-old has 4 goals and 3 assists for Boro and is weighing up options amid wider interest.
Newcastle and Aston Villa will scout Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara on 26 April. Gala will ‘absolutely’ not sell below €30m. The Brazilian has 8 goals and 15 assists in 87 games for them.
Opinion argues PSR and SCR forced Newcastle to sell Alexander Isak and settle for late, lower-choice signings, urging patience with Howe after mixed cup runs and league struggles.
Bayern plan talks with Anthony Gordon’s camp after he signalled openness to a move. Newcastle are said to be open to negotiations. Gordon has 17 goals and 5 assists in 46 games this season.
Dermot Gallagher says VAR correctly awarded Will Osula’s goal for Newcastle after offside was wrongly flagged, though the delay frustrated. Bournemouth later won 2-1 at St James’ Park.
Newcastle compete with Aston Villa and others for Palmeiras winger Allan. The Brazilian can leave, but Palmeiras want €35m-€40m and quick payment, with no discounts or long instalments.
Eddie Howe says fan anger after Newcastle’s 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth ‘really hurts’, and vows to respond as pressure grows late in the season.
