Newcastle sell Gordon to Barcelona, plan swift striker move
After losing Anthony Gordon, Newcastle are targeting a young striker for Eddie Howe, with plans to move quickly.
Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, with reports claiming he turned down a higher Liverpool package and Newcastle were prepared for a bidding war before Gordon chose Barça.
Derby’s fan pundit says Middlesbrough are clear favourites to sign Newcastle left-back Matt Targett after a strong season at Boro. Derby still seek left-back cover and have also been linked with Max Lowe.
Bruno Guimaraes is named in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad under Carlo Ancelotti. He returned from injury to lift Newcastle’s midfield and now heads to Group C games against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Yoane Wissa makes DR Congo’s 26-man World Cup squad after a difficult, injury-hit first season at Newcastle, amid uncertainty over his future.
Footy Headlines leak a navy Adidas Newcastle away shirt with a ‘brickwork’ pattern, Trefoil and the 1976-1983 retro crest, inspired by St James’ Park, slated for late July or early August 2026 release.
With multiple exits and Gordon sold to Barcelona, Newcastle list just 18 senior players. Howe is tipped to need a keeper, two full-backs and further midfield or attacking signings, with Fabian Schar possibly extending.
