Newcastle weigh Tonali fitness and Delap move
Howe may spare Tonali after a hip issue, with Miley and Bruno out. Predicted XI tips Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Ramsey, Willock, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes, with Trippier and Burn dropped.
Two wins over Man U and Chelsea keep Newcastle within reach of a likely fifth Champions League spot, with seventh possibly enough if Liverpool win UCL and Villa win UEL. Favourable run-in and key players returning.
Newcastle could receive a major boost for the Tyne-Wear derby, with Eddie Howe potentially welcoming Sandro Tonali back sooner than expected after his Barcelona injury.
Newcastle are linked with Chelsea striker Liam Delap for about £40m. Howe calls Bruno Guimaraes exit talk ‘disrespectful’. Other items cover rival clubs’ transfer plans.
Report claims Newcastle may sanction an early summer sale of Sandro Tonali, avoiding an Isak-style saga, with a mooted £100m price as Arsenal and Manchester United circle.
Sunderland consider selection decisions before visiting St James’ Park for the derby against Newcastle. Livescore
Opinion claims Newcastle erred by selling a player touted as an upgrade on Elliot Anderson for £10m, weakening squad depth for European ambitions.
Rival clubs are tracking Malick Thiaw after his strong start at Newcastle. Keith Wyness says World Cup exposure could inflate his value, with summer interest likely if Europe is missed.
Newcastle fans donate over £15,000 to help supporter Kieran Gray, in intensive care in Barcelona after a serious fall, with a GoFundMe covering high daily medical costs as his family stay by his side.
