Newcastle weigh Joe Willock future amid transfer pressure

A personal tribute reflects on Kevin Keegan’s impact on Newcastle, from inspiring support in 1982 to promotion and salvation as manager, and why supporters still revere him.
Newcastle’s online store appears to reveal new squad numbers: Will Osula takes No. 10, Tino Livramento No. 2, Anthony Elanga No. 19, Ewen Jaouen No. 24.
Lucas Bergvall would rather join Nottingham Forest than Newcastle this summer, dealing a blow to Newcastle’s pursuit of the £50m-rated player.
A nostalgic opinion piece picks ideal Newcastle figures for a fictional 'transfer time machine', from Shay Given and Paul Gascoigne to Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan.
Newcastle’s trusted agency links, notably with USG, have helped speed deals such as Bazoumana Toure and Sean Steur as the club work within PSR constraints.
Nick Pope could leave if Newcastle sign a new No. 1. Ipswich Town and Leeds are linked, but no move is imminent as Pope stays involved in pre-season.
Former Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali impressed on his Tottenham debut in a 1-0 pre-season win over MK Dons, dictating play alongside Mateus Fernandes.
Released Newcastle left-back Matt Targett has joined Hull City on a two-year deal with an option, and could return to St James’ Park on 19 September.
Newcastle are close to signing Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba, with a deal agreed for the 20-year-old despite his limited senior experience.
Arsenal have made a third bid of €85m for Bruno Guimaraes after two rejections, with personal terms agreed. Newcastle are desperate to keep their captain.
Newcastle are trying to fend off Arsenal’s move for Bruno Guimaraes as concerns grow over keeping a key midfielder ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Newcastle are among the clubs tracking Auxerre midfielder Kevin Danois, with West Ham, Bournemouth and Hull also in the race and Auxerre asking about £21.3m.
Besiktas are in talks to sign Joe Willock, with Newcastle willing to consider bids as he enters the final year of his deal, though the midfielder wants to stay and fight for his place.