Newcastle eye Mingueza and El Mala amid Barnes interest
Newcastle confirm friendlies: Darlington (behind closed doors), Gateshead 25 Jul, Bristol City 29 Jul, then a Spain camp ending at Valencia on 8 Aug, before Everton at Murrayfield on 12 Aug.
Newcastle revive interest in Köln’s Said El Mala after Gordon’s €80m sale. Fee around €50m mooted. Links also include Liverpool and Dortmund, with Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo an alternative.
Tottenham push for Sandro Tonali after an £80m bid was rejected by Newcastle, with Spurs now said to be the only club left in the race. They also target Mateus Fernandes.
Newcastle submit formal bid for Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta, valued around €40m. Udinese line up Cruz Azul’s Carlos Rodríguez as €5m replacement. Everton interest cools.
Newcastle eye free-agent Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo to fix right-back gap. Livramento is only specialist with Trippier and Krafth nearing contract end. Versatile Spaniard can cover both flanks and CB.
With players back 13 Jul 2026, fans call for at least two or three signings after last summer’s delays. Gordon sold, Jaouen in, Everton friendly 12 Aug, Liverpool opener 23 Aug.
Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa monitor Nick Woltemade after a difficult first season under Eddie Howe. Newcastle are open to a sale, with around €65m sought.
Piece argues Staveley cannot buy Newcastle. Her initial 10% was reportedly Reuben-funded, later repaid, with a £625k Cantervale debt noted. Current ownership sits with PIF 85% and Reubens 15%.
Newcastle scout RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as a potential Anthony Gordon replacement. Fee around €50m touted, with Juventus, Bayern, Tottenham and Crystal Palace also keen.
Reports in the North East link Newcastle with a move for James Garner as midfield options are assessed.
Harvey Barnes is open to Aston Villa, but Newcastle would seek around £40m. Villa’s UEFA settlement and PSR limits complicate any deal, despite previous Ramsey sale between the clubs.
