Newcastle United Daily News Roundup
Newcastle and Aston Villa monitor Palmeiras’ Allan Elias, but Napoli’s €35m bid was rejected. Contract to 2029 with €100m clause; sale likely only after Club World Cup unless an “irresistible” offer arrives.
After a 2-0 Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City, the piece argues a Newcastle partnership can kick on again, focusing on revival despite Wembley defence ending.
Wolves’ form lifts under Rob Edwards, with Mane starring, but Newcastle arrive on a three-game league win run and sixth in table. Woltemade decided the 1-0 in September. Strand Larsen’s role and Forest links noted.
City beat Newcastle 2-0 in semi-final first leg. Semenyo scored and had one ruled out by a five-minute VAR for Haaland offside. Guimaraes hit post, Trafford denied a header, Cherki struck late. Etihad test awaits.
Opinion piece slams Newcastle’s January plan as flawed midway through the window, warning current strategy could undermine squad needs before the 2 February deadline.
