Newcastle suffer 2-1 Bournemouth defeat as injuries hit and pressure grows on Howe
Newcastle are ready to sell Yoane Wissa for about £15m after a £55m move from Brentford. The 29-year-old has 1 goal in 14 league games, limited minutes, and was unused in Champions League ties v Barcelona.
Howe calls Livramento’s hamstring injury a ‘big blow’. Gordon has a hip issue with unclear return, not transfer-related. Hall’s half-time withdrawal was tactical as Newcastle fall 2-1 to Bournemouth.
Howe says his belief ‘can’t waver’ after Newcastle’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, an eighth defeat in 11. He admits they are ‘too easy to beat’, laments poor defending, and confirms Livramento’s hamstring blow.
Newcastle lose 2-1 to Bournemouth. Osula cancels Marcus Tavernier’s opener, but Adrien Truffert strikes on 85. Guimarães returns off bench, Livramento limps off, boos at full time leave Howe under fire.
Newcastle and Manchester United step up interest in Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande after standout displays v Arsenal. Sporting could sell near €50m despite an €80m clause, with competition increasing.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern monitor Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon. Report cites a London preference giving Arsenal an edge, though Newcastle insist he is not for sale and any move would hinge on bids.
Opinion piece claims Howe could be replaced in summer after form slump. Mentions interest in alternatives. No concrete Newcastle decision confirmed.
Leeds and Everton eye Newcastle’s Matt Targett, on loan at Middlesbrough and out of contract this summer. Boro urged to move quickly to make the defender’s stay permanent.
