Newcastle hold firm on Gordon, eye Delap and Risser

Newcastle target Roma defender Jan Ziółkowski, priced at €20-25m. Limited minutes and Roma’s need for sales before 30 June could ease a move, with sources calling €20m a ‘reasonable price’.
Newcastle are among clubs tracking Grêmio teen Gabriel Mec after a standout Sudamericana display. Grêmio’s VP says no bids yet but expects ‘very big value’, with prices linked up to €24m.
Newcastle eye Lens keeper Robin Risser, 21, after 31 Ligue 1 games, 31 conceded and 10 clean sheets. Brighton also in the race for the France U21 international.
Newcastle are targeting Chelsea’s Liam Delap, not Nicolas Jackson. Ben Jacobs says a move is possible as Howe seeks a traditional number 9 after last summer’s failed striker signings.
Form guide: Newcastle 2 wins in 6 sit 16th on form after beating Brighton 3-1. Forest top the form table with 14 points from 6 ahead of Sunday’s meeting.
Newcastle and Manchester United monitor Donyell Malen. Roma will sign him from Aston Villa for €25m but could demand €50m+ after 11 Serie A goals and 4 in Europe in 2026.
Sandro Tonali avoids jail in Italy’s betting case, accepting a €78,250 fine. The Newcastle midfielder remains under a 10‑month ban, with the court ruling bringing the matter to a close.
Newcastle are monitoring Liverpool’s Curtis Jones to bolster depth behind Bruno Guimarães. TEAMtalk say Inter and Aston Villa also eye him. A £30m fee mooted, with versatility suiting Eddie Howe.
Newcastle, Spurs and Arsenal track Roma’s Wesley after an ‘astonishing’ season. Livramento’s future could be decisive, with Wesley seen as a potential replacement amid Roma’s financial pressure.
Opinion piece on Newcastle fans’ contradictions, rotation debates, set-piece impact, and reaction to Anthony Gordon exit talk, urging calm and fair valuation if he leaves.
Newcastle track Lecce centre-back Tiago Gabriel, 21, 196cm, with strong passing and defensive data plus 3 goals. Juventus and Milan also keen, fee expected around €20-25m+.
Bayern reportedly offer Anthony Gordon a five-year deal. Newcastle resist, valuing him at £75m-£80m after a £60m bid. Barcelona and Arsenal interest could bolster Magpies’ stance.