Newcastle see off Qarabag to reach last 16
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Antoine Sibierski, now Troyes sporting director, has held initial talks with Anderlecht for the same role, with Nantes and Monaco also interested.
Howe makes seven changes for Qarabag: Ramsdale, Trippier, Botman, Burn, Alex Murphy, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Osula, Woltemade. Newcastle aim to seal Champions League last-16 spot.
Tonali, Joelinton and Botman score as Newcastle beat Qarabag 3-2 on the night, 9-3 aggregate, to reach the Champions League last 16. Ramsdale saves well, Durán and Jafarguliyev net for visitors.
Qarabag boss Gurban Gurbanov thanked Newcastle fans after the 3-2 defeat at St James’ Park, praising his players’ character as NUFC advanced 9-3 on aggregate to the Champions League last 16.
Former Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden confronted QPR’s away fans after a 5-0 loss at Southampton, engaging before walking away as tensions rose at St Mary’s.
On-loan keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos is ‘very happy’ at Sevilla and hints at staying. No buy option means Newcastle must negotiate, with Sevilla’s finances complicating a permanent deal.
Newcastle are ‘very attentive’ to Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande. A gentleman’s agreement means €40-50m could be accepted despite an €80m clause, with Crystal Palace also keen.
Pat Nevin praises Eddie Howe’s Newcastle for a 6-1 win in Baku and a strong display at Man City, calling Howe one of the best bosses and backing fans’ belief despite league position talk.
Report claims Newcastle will only sell Anthony Gordon for an ‘extraordinary offer’, amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal. Club see him as central after standout European form.
All 20 Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, meet PSR for 2024-25. UEFA fines loom for some, with new Premier League squad cost rules planned from 2026-27.
Sporting are open to selling right-back Iván Fresneda below his €80m clause. Newcastle, Man City and Arsenal monitor the 21-year-old, who has Champions League exposure and Spain U21 recognition.
Newcastle bank about €11m after beating Qarabag 3-2 to reach the Champions League last 16, taking UEFA income to roughly €65m. NUFC still trail other English clubs due to the new value pillar payouts.
Eddie Howe says Newcastle can ‘raise their game’ and ‘compete with anybody’ after sweeping aside Qarabag to set up a Champions League last-16 tie with Barcelona or Chelsea.
