Newcastle draw 1-1 at Gateshead as Lewis Hall impresses
Newcastle are among five clubs interested in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at £40m, though Arsenal and Manchester United are reported to be ahead after talks with his representatives.
Newcastle have made a formal approach for Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. The Czech Republic international has a £25.9m release clause after a season with 24 clean sheets.
Newcastle remain linked with Botafogo midfielder Danilo Santos, with agents pushing for a Premier League move. Any St James' Park deal appears tied to Bruno Guimaraes' future.
A reflection on Newcastle's place in football, Kevin Keegan's legacy and Bruno Guimaraes' uncertain future, arguing fans should still dare to dream despite financial limits.
Newcastle are linked with Braga keeper Lukas Hornicek and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini in a possible £68m double move as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his backline.
Manchester United are interested in Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall as they continue their search for a summer signing in that position.
Newcastle are reportedly leading the race to sign a £51m attacker, with Eddie Howe targeting another major summer addition.
Newcastle have welcomed back Woltemade, Toure, Elanga, Thiaw and Wissa to training. Bruno Guimaraes returns on 31 July before La Manga, while Dan Burn is still absent.
Aladji Bamba joins Newcastle for £35.5m after a breakout Monaco season. The 20-year-old midfielder impressed with duels, press resistance and line-breaking passing.
Reports that Nick Woltemade had been told he could leave on loan were false, traced to a parody account. He joined Newcastle pre-season on 27 July as planned.
Bruno Guimaraes wants his future settled before Newcastle's La Manga trip, with Arsenal in club-to-club contact. Newcastle say no formal £80m bid has arrived despite talks moving forward.
Newcastle could miss out on James Trafford again, with Leeds in talks with Manchester City and the keeper leaning towards Elland Road. Newcastle are exploring alternatives including Zion Suzuki.
Newcastle drew 1-1 at Gateshead after Ben Williams' 79th-minute own goal cancelled Luke Supyk's opener. Lewis Hall and Sean Steur impressed in a flat pre-season display.
