Tonali future talks as Howe sweats on Gordon for Brentford
Newcastle join Tottenham and Aston Villa in pursuit of Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, valued around €30m. Player prefers to stay, with Juve unwilling to sell, amid talk of a potential improved deal.
Agent Giuseppe Riso says summer talks on Tonali’s future will happen after Arsenal contact. He stresses Tonali is attached to Newcastle and wants to lead them to the Champions League.
Newcastle reflect on back-to-back defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City, underlining a rare and testing spell against elite rivals.
Hugo Ekitike says choosing Liverpool over Newcastle was ‘really easy’, after scoring twice in a 4-1 win against the Magpies and reaching 15 goals for the champions.
Liverpool are considering a move for Sven Botman. Newcastle risk a major defensive blow if they sell, with Botman praised but his injury record noted. Chelsea are also linked.
Piece highlights criticism of ‘appalling’ media questioning towards Eddie Howe during Newcastle’s poor run, noting managers expect scrutiny but implying lines were unfair.
UEFA confirm Newcastle’s updated Champions League squad for the knockout phase, with Eddie Howe’s side naming their list for the remainder of the 2025/26 competition.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews says 19-year-old Kaye Furo and Reiss Nelson are in contention to return for the trip to Newcastle, with Furo eyeing a Premier League debut at St James’ Park.
Gladiators star Apollo shares his Newcastle allegiance, citing a family link to Sir Bobby Robson and lifelong affection for the club.
Newcastle receive a double boost before facing Tottenham on Tuesday, strengthening Eddie Howe’s options as the run-in intensifies.
Predicted XIs for Newcastle v Brentford, with team news ahead of the 17:30 GMT kick-off at St James’ Park in Gameweek 25.
Howe says Anthony Gordon has a hamstring issue and could miss Brentford. Bruno Guimarães is close after training, Lewis Miley also being assessed. Newcastle target a positive response at St James' Park.
