Newcastle slide continues as Howe plots ‘big summer’ and transfer links emerge
Eberechi Eze scores early as Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 at the Emirates, the hosts moving top while Newcastle fall to another narrow defeat.
After a 1-0 loss at Arsenal leaves Newcastle 14th, Eddie Howe plans board talks on a ‘big summer’ despite five straight defeats and pressure over form, including derby losses to Sunderland.
Club accounts show Amanda Staveley repaid £1.481m in Dec 2024, but £625k owed by her firm Cantervale remains, with a provision made due to uncertainty over recoverability.
Newcastle join Aston Villa and others for Sporting left wing-back Maxi Araújo. Eight Premier League clubs track him. Sporting want €45-50m, with an €80m clause. Uruguay international can play LB or winger.
Newcastle plan a new first-choice keeper and will revisit Man City’s James Trafford, valued at £35-40m. Alternatives include Bart Verbruggen, Robin Risser and Gregor Kobel. John Ruddy set to leave.
Newcastle’s move for Leeds centre-back Pascal Struijk faces a setback, with Daniel Farke keen to keep the left-footed defender, who is contracted until 2027.
Newcastle are linked with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after Bayern decline a permanent deal, as Forest eye Hayden Hackney if Elliot Anderson departs.
Opinion piece claims Tonali is set to stay and that Newcastle could sell Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento to fund rebuilding, while Bruno Guimarães and Lewis Hall are expected to remain.
Chelsea’s search for Liam Rosenior’s successor includes backing for Eddie Howe, amid fan chants referencing Cesc Fabregas.
