Newcastle explain sales as Palhinha and Pope talks emerge
David Hopkinson said UEFA squad cost ratio rules forced Newcastle to sell Bruno, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali after missing Europe, calling the system 'the most unfair salary system I’ve ever heard of'.
Newcastle are discussing Lucas Bergvall internally as Jaissle weighs midfield targets after Bruno Guimaraes' exit. Spurs' 19-year-old remains an option, but no final decision has been made.
After selling Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle are weighing moves for Omar Marmoush, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joao Palhinha as they rebuild after major summer exits.
Newcastle target Anan Khalaili is set to join Crystal Palace after Inter's move collapsed following a failed medical. Palace have reportedly agreed a deal worth about €30m.
Newcastle came from 1-0 down to beat Valencia 2-1, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice. Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure impressed, while Lukas Hornicek looked assured in goal.
Nick Pope could leave Newcastle this summer, with Celtic monitoring the goalkeeper after he was told he is free to go following talks with Matthias Jaissle.
Newcastle could be receptive to a Saudi bid for Joelinton, who is believed keen on the move. No formal offer has arrived, but his exit remains a live possibility.
Newcastle are among clubs 'knocking' for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, who could leave with a year left on his deal. Coventry and Liverpool are also interested.
Newcastle are said to be eyeing Joao Palhinha, with Bayern Munich open to a sale, as midfield talks continue under new head coach Matthias Jaissle.
Newcastle rejected Manchester United's approach for Lewis Hall and made clear he is not for sale. Only an 'extraordinary offer' could alter their stance on the 21-year-old.
Newcastle are pushing for Marseille captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, with Jaissle making the Dane his top midfield target. Talks are progressing over a deal worth about £13m.
Newcastle have launched a supporter vote on an updated crest, with three similar options to modernise the 1988 badge while keeping key elements like the castle and seahorses.
