Newcastle hit stride in 3-0 friendly, transfer focus on defence and midfield
Newcastle enquire about Man City’s Omar Marmoush, with Spurs and Bundesliga clubs also keen. The 27-year-old Egypt forward offers striker or winger options, but no bid or agreement yet.
Botafogo’s Danilo Santos prioritises a Premier League move. His camp reject Palmeiras talk. Botafogo are working on a sale to either Newcastle or Zenit, awaiting a suitable offer.
Man Utd and Newcastle are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old Hugo Larsson, valued at €60m and contracted to 2029. Newcastle seek midfield reinforcements amid exits and links around Tonali and Guimaraes.
Willock, Osula and Neave score as Newcastle beat Darlington 3-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Knox. Howe used different XIs per half, Steur and keeper Jaouen debuted, academy prospects featured.
Ex-Newcastle left-back Matt Targett agrees to join Premier League newcomers Hull City on a free, set for a two-year deal after a loan at Middlesbrough.
Roy Steur defends father amid Dutch media criticism of Sean Steur’s €27m move to Newcastle, calling claims ‘pure bull’ and denying their father is the agent.
Brighton keeper Carl Rushworth prioritises a permanent Coventry move over Newcastle. He is ‘pushing’ to leave, seeking first-team Premier League football. Newcastle still monitor James Trafford.
Report says Newcastle will adopt a ‘trading model’, likely selling 1-2 major players each summer to meet UEFA rules. Bruno remains ‘not for sale’ now, with veterans like Willock, Pope, Murphy available.
Leak teases Newcastle’s 26-27 away kit featuring a new sponsor, trefoil branding and a retro crest design.
Report claims Man Utd target Lewis Hall is keen on Old Trafford under Michael Carrick, but Newcastle plan to block any move after sales of Gordon and Tonali. United also track Balde.
Piece argues Newcastle could replace Elliot Anderson by signing a £34m midfield target instead of Lucas Bergvall as Howe seeks to rebuild the engine room.
Newcastle remain in for Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall and are encouraged ahead of an imminent bid as they push to bring the Swede to St James’ Park.
