Newcastle get Joelinton boost as Woltemade backed by Howe
Howe dismisses claims Nick Woltemade is unhappy, praising him as ‘one of the lads’ and in high-level form. The striker has 10 goals in 39 this season but only one in his last 16.
Newcastle track Roma centre-back Daniele Ghilardi, now a regular under Gasperini. With a contract to 2030, Roma will demand a big fee as Premier League suitors monitor his progress.
Newcastle and Tottenham are interested in Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss, on loan at Stuttgart, after his goals and assists in Germany. Stuttgart hold a €20m clause that could become an obligation.
Gordon hits four, Thiaw and Jacob Murphy also score as Newcastle rout Qarabag 6-1 in Azerbaijan. 5-0 up at half-time. Match Cam shows alternative angles of goals and celebrations.
Newcastle are monitoring Man City keeper James Trafford after limited game time behind Donnarumma. The 23-year-old is open-minded on his future as Newcastle assess options with Pope and Ramsdale.
Teen keeper Aidan Harris scores from his own half and keeps a clean sheet as Newcastle U21s beat Fulham 3-0. Sean Neave wins and converts a penalty, 17-year-old Michael Mills adds a third.
Newcastle sit 13th in the PL form table with 7 points from 6, ahead of Man City away. Recent run includes Spurs 1-2 Newcastle and Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle. Win could lift NUFC towards eighth.
Joelinton returns to the squad for Qarabag away after training well. Miley progressing from dead leg. Bruno Guimaraes to join Brazil then return. Emil Krafth’s season likely over after knee surgery.
City seek to cut Arsenal’s lead as Newcastle visit the Etihad. Howe’s side miss Bruno Guimaraes, with Gordon and Woltemade set to start. Predicted score: Man City 3-1 Newcastle.
Since scoring in a 3-3 draw in 2022, Haaland has failed to net in eight straight vs Newcastle. Howe’s side, with physical defenders like Dan Burn, have limited him, but City threat remains.
