Newcastle agree Tonali sale, move for Toure
Newcastle still prioritise a new No 1. Howe wants Man City’s James Trafford, with talks yet to start. Ewen Jaouen seen as high-upside backup. Nick Pope likely to go only if a replacement arrives.
Newcastle agree fee of around £43m with Hoffenheim for 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Toure, set for a medical. The Ivory Coast international is viewed as an inverted left winger, possibly replacing Gordon.
Newcastle agree to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £92.5m rising to £100m. The Italy midfielder, key after his 2024 return and a 2025 Carabao Cup winner, has agreed terms with Spurs.
Newcastle have an offer for Tottenham’s Archie Gray rejected, as Spurs see him as key. The Magpies rebuild after Gordon’s exit, while Bayern sign Morocco forward Ismael Saibari.
Leverkusen will play Newcastle in a pre-season friendly at St James’ Park on 15 August at 16:00 CET, following a Forest game on 12 August. Part of their English tour before 2026/27.
Opinion piece argues Tonali’s £100m move to Tottenham and sales of stars like Gordon reflect Newcastle’s reduced pulling power, PSR pressures and a squad weakened since their Carabao Cup win.
After losing Victor Munoz to Liverpool, Newcastle track Cologne’s Said El Mala and keep tabs on Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo. El Mala hit 13 goals, 5 assists last season. Kerim Alajbegovic unlikely.
