Newcastle unveil new crest as Teun Koopmeiners interest emerges
Juventus are unlikely to trigger their option on Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade and have instead watched Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, with Benjamin Sesko also under consideration.
Nick Pope is reportedly prepared to stay at Newcastle until his contract expires in 2027, despite dropping down the pecking order under Matthias Jaissle after the arrival of Lukas Hornicek.
Newcastle have unveiled a new crest to replace the badge introduced in 1988, with the club saying supporters chose the design. It will be rolled out from now and appear on kits from 2027-28.
A Newcastle fan vote on a possible 2027 Carabao Cup final XI backed Lewis Hall, Lukas Hornicek and Matias Gonzalez, with Dan Burn, Amar Dedic and Raul Fernandez-Pardo also making the chosen side.
Newcastle are monitoring 16-year-old Senegal defender Serigne Afia Ndao after he impressed on visits to Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town. Trials with Newcastle are not ruled out.
Newcastle remain keen on Giorgio Scalvini despite Atalanta tying the defender to a new deal until 2031. The Magpies have made repeated attempts and are expected to keep tracking him.
Matthias Jaissle detailed the tumour and career-ending knee injury that shaped him, explaining why Newcastle’s head coach is so driven and convinced by his high-intensity style.
Newcastle are among clubs keen on Teun Koopmeiners after Juventus put the Dutch midfielder up for sale, with a loan also possible if no £25m bid arrives.
