Newcastle close on Ewen Jaouen, Trippier exits
Thierry Henry backs Anthony Gordon to thrive at Barcelona after £70m move from Newcastle, praising his versatility and 1v1 threat. He lauds Gordon speaking Spanish, saying ‘wow, well done mate’.
Newcastle and Leverkusen are ‘explicitly interested’ in Mainz centre-back Kacper Potulski, 18. After an agent change, Leverkusen held a first meeting. No release clause, contract to 2028.
Arsenal admire Tino Livramento but baulk at Newcastle’s price and his injuries, turning to alternatives like Vanderson and Fresneda. Gunners also enquire about Sandro Tonali.
Newcastle contact Köln over 19-year-old winger Saïd El Mala as they seek an Anthony Gordon replacement. Forest also in, Brentford deal collapsed amid family demands. No formal NUFC bid yet.
Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, 20, is on Tyneside for a medical ahead of a four-year deal. Fee reported as £18.5m plus add-ons. Newcastle beat Chelsea interest after confirming several senior departures.
Chris Waugh says Newcastle’s spend hinges on sales and squad-cost rules, not a fixed budget. After Isak and Gordon sales, major reset expected but £241m repeat unlikely, £100m-plus possible if exits fund it.
Manchester United are plotting a move for Dusan Vlahovic, a striker who has been seriously considering joining Newcastle.
Opinion backs Eddie Howe to deliver if backed in the 2026 window, with new sporting director Ross Wilson tasked to land key signings after an inconsistent 25/26 season.
Transfermarkt list sees Alexander Isak fourth for value drop in 2025/26 amid injuries, as Rodri tops. Isak’s decline highlights Newcastle’s need to refresh their attack this summer.
Bruno Guimarães says Carlo Ancelotti’s trust lets him play at his ‘Newcastle level’ for Brazil, calling himself a group leader and more complete since 2022 as he readies for the World Cup.
Newcastle have held talks over signing a top central midfielder dubbed ‘one of the best in Europe’ as they plan upgrades after finishing 12th.
A 77-year-old Newcastle fan vents on transfers after Gordon’s exit, urging a statement striker signing and more winger depth, and warning pressure could grow on Eddie Howe without swift improvement.
Leeds’ move for Nick Pope faces a twist as Newcastle have told the 34-year-old to report for pre-season despite agreeing a deal for Reims keeper Ewen Jaouen.
Kieran Trippier, 35, leaves Newcastle on a free and signs a two-year deal with Wolves, becoming Rob Edwards’ first summer signing as they aim for immediate promotion.
