Newcastle close on Martinez as Hall earns England praise
Opinion piece argues Eddie Howe has elite qualities but lacks equal resources compared to rivals, and needs time to reach that status with Newcastle.
Newcastle are linked with a £52m move for a player likened to Elliot Anderson, amid speculation over Sandro Tonali’s summer saga.
Newcastle target Khephren Thuram, described as Pogba-esque, with Sandro Tonali’s future uncertain.
Report links Man Utd with Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, but Newcastle are calm over Tonali, who is contracted to 2029. Agent Giuseppe Riso’s comments frustrate the club.
England boss Thomas Tuchel praises Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and is set to start him v Japan after a 20-minute cameo v Uruguay. Five Newcastle players remain in the squad.
Newcastle post record £335.3m turnover and £34.7m profit, driven by a 44% commercial rise after the Adidas switch, St. James’ STACK and in-house retail. Cited cup win, 5th place and 2025/26 Champions League.
With Kees Smit likely unattainable without Champions League football, Newcastle are urged to move for Monaco’s Lamine Camara, seen as a similar, more attainable midfield option.
Newcastle agree deal in principle for Independiente del Valle winger Johan Martinez, 16. Paperwork due this week, but he will join after turning 18 under non-EU rules.
