Newcastle edge Spurs as transfer chatter swirls
Report claims Newcastle could sell Nick Woltemade this summer, with Bayern Munich readying a £40m bid after his recent dip. He cost £69m, faces competition from Yoane Wissa, with Gordon used up front.
Sevilla prepare a permanent bid for Newcastle loanee Odysseas Vlachodimos, but his camp fear the Magpies will demand a fee to recoup part of €24m, making talks ‘extremely difficult’ despite the keeper wanting to stay.
Newcastle win 2-1 at Spurs. Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey score, with Gray replying. Stats show dominance: 21 shots, 12 corners, 54 box touches. Club release Match Cam of goals and celebrations.
Chelsea plan £50m move for Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen, with Tottenham and Newcastle also keen. Newcastle eye a long-term Nick Pope successor if a deal is possible.
Opinion defends Anthony Gordon after Man City, arguing hamstring pain or cramp can affect both legs. He returned to face Spurs and assisted Jacob Ramsey, suggesting precaution rather than feigning injury.
After Newcastle’s 2-1 win at Spurs, Wilson Odobert reportedly suffers an ACL tear and will need surgery, ending his season, deepening Spurs’ injury crisis and turmoil after Frank’s sacking.
Calciomercato claim Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini has agreed to join Newcastle on a free this summer amid Tonali uncertainty. Other options like Tyler Morton also linked.
Fan poll invites Newcastle supporters to pick a best XI for a must-win match if the entire squad were fit and available, with results to reveal the consensus first team.
Opinion disputes calls to replace Eddie Howe with a ‘proven winner’, arguing Howe is already a proven success after survival, Champions League twice and a trophy, despite PSR limits.
