Newcastle back Howe as PSR move raises UEFA risk
Newcastle are ‘eyeing’ Juventus’ Khephren Thuram as a potential Tonali replacement. Juve consider him unsellable, with only an ‘off-market’ €60m offer likely to shift them. Versatile No.8 or holding option.
Matchweek 36 TV changes: Nottingham Forest v Newcastle set for Sunday 10 May at 14:00 on Sky Sports. Liverpool v Chelsea may move to 20:00 on 9 May if Liverpool reach the Champions League semi-finals.
TalkSPORT say Man City and Man Utd will move for Tonali if Newcastle sell. Agent offered him to Arsenal on deadline day. Preference said to be Italy, but a £80m valuation could drive a Premier League battle.
Tonali starts for Italy vs Bosnia. Elanga plays for Sweden vs Poland, Osula on Denmark bench vs Czech Republic, Wissa awaits DR Congo vs Jamaica. Gordon starts for England v Japan, several Magpies on bench.
CEO David Hopkinson backs Eddie Howe ‘at the moment’, avoiding long-term assurances. Newcastle are 12th after a 2-1 home loss to Sunderland and Champions League exit to Barcelona. Club posts £34.7m profit.
Newcastle sell St James’ Park leasehold to PZ Newco for £172m, creating £129m profit to aid PSR. UEFA could fine them, as with Chelsea and Villa. CFO Simon Capper says move enables infrastructure plans.
Report claims Tonali has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to consider offers if Newcastle miss Europe. He speaks of deciding year by year. Man Utd and Arsenal linked, with a huge fee expected.
Report claims Newcastle will try to land a £50m attacking target if Tottenham suffer relegation, which could force a sale.
