Newcastle face Brighton test as Howe under pressure
Newcastle are monitoring Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson after Bayern opted against a permanent deal following his loan, with Chelsea open to a sale.
Leeds beat Burnley to move above Newcastle on 43 points, leaving NUFC on 42. A win over Brighton would ease relegation fears and close the gap on the Seagulls.
Newcastle seek to halt four-game skid against in-form Brighton. Guimarães fit, Joelinton back, Gordon a doubt, Ramsdale may start. Schär, Livramento, Krafth out. Last meeting 2-1 Brighton. Pawson referees.
Newcastle remain attentive to José Mourinho’s future. Benfica want to extend his 2027 deal, though a post-season €3m exit clause exists. Real Madrid links grow, but no talks with Newcastle are reported.
Newcastle monitor Corinthians’ 19-year-old André Luiz as possible Bruno Guimarães successor. €20m for 70% rights. Box-to-box profile, 3 goals in 23, discipline issues with two reds, agent in Europe.
Eddie Howe says he expects to stay after talks with PIF despite Newcastle sitting 14th after nine losses in 12. He accepts results in the run-in, starting vs Brighton, will decide his future.
Yoane Wissa admits he rushed back from a knee injury after a £55m move, scoring only once for Newcastle. He vows to fight for his place, though the club may seek to sell the 29-year-old this summer.
Newcastle and Aston Villa are insistent on Real Sociedad keeper Álex Remiro. His clause falls from €50m to €12m despite a 2027 deal. Inter contact made, Barça monitor. No bids yet as Newcastle seek a GK.
Insider claims Tino Livramento is convinced of an Arsenal move despite no contact with Newcastle, after an injury-hit season.
Newcastle are preparing a summer move for West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos as his contract talks stall.
Newcastle are tracking AC Milan youngster Davide Bartesaghi, with Milan set for talks over a possible renewal after his 28 Serie A appearances and two goals.
Report says Anthony Gordon has ‘very serious chances’ of leaving Newcastle amid interest from Arsenal, Bayern and Chelsea, with fee touted above €90m.
BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ debate Newcastle’s PIF owners, PSR limits, self-sponsorship, punishments for breaches, infrastructure plans and long-term commitment, with mixed views on ‘sportswashing’ and spending power.
