Trippier to leave Newcastle, FPL schedule clarified
Arsenal plan a bid for Anthony Gordon as they target more English players, with Tino Livramento also admired. Newcastle may consider sales but have no desire to lose key men cheaply. Livescore
Kieran Trippier confirms he will leave Newcastle this summer after 4.5 years, 157 games and captaining Howe’s side to the 2024-25 Carabao Cup. He thanks fans and vows to finish strongly.
Sunderland enter the chase for a ‘big’ Blackburn player also on Newcastle and Everton’s radar, setting up a transfer battle with local rivals.
After Arsenal’s FA Cup exit, Newcastle will neither blank in GW34 nor get a double in GW33. FPL managers can plan with Newcastle’s fixtures on as normal, with no more doubles this season.
Newcastle are monitoring unsettled Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, valued at around £35m, amid Juventus interest. Magpies also eye midfield reinforcements with Khephren Thuram linked.
Newcastle track 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane after a 7-goal, 8-assist season. Arsenal and Chelsea also keen, with Leverkusen set to demand €60m-€70m on a deal to 2029.
Opinion piece fears Liverpool could move for Eddie Howe amid Newcastle’s PSR limits and stalled infrastructure, questioning owners’ ambition and urging investment to keep the manager.
Former Arsenal player claims he wanted a Newcastle move instead of joining the Gunners, revealing regret in a recent interview.
Chris Waddle says Xavi would be an exciting option if Eddie Howe left but doubts he tops Newcastle’s list, noting Premier League inexperience and that he must win fans over.
Newcastle target Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia, 22, but a deal is complicated by Madrid preferring a loan and seeking a buyback in any sale. Reported price around £26m.
PIF dismiss sale claims, reiterating long-term commitment to Newcastle. Plans include training ground work, St James’ Park upgrades and an end-of-season review with Eddie Howe kept under evaluation.
