Newcastle target Allan Elias as wonderkid deal advances
Teddy Sheringham backs Eddie Howe to continue at Newcastle, calling sacking him a ‘massive risk’ and praising the Carabao Cup win and fan support.
NUFC contracts: Trippier and Targett to leave in June 2026. Schar may get a one-year extension. Long deals for Gordon, Bruno, Botman, Tonali, Joelinton, Hall, Wissa, Elanga, Ramsey and more.
Newcastle are tracking Vélez Sarsfield’s 17-year-old Lautaro Piola, a £5m target likened to Lautaro Martínez for work rate and finishing, as a development signing.
Norwich pundit says ex-Canary Gabriel Sara, now at Galatasaray, could thrive in the Premier League. Aston Villa and Newcastle hold interest after his standout displays.
Köln want €50m for Said El Mala. Brighton lead but stall, Everton and Fulham may bid. Newcastle tried to open talks but were rebuffed by the player’s camp.
Romano says Newcastle have completed paperwork to sign a wonderkid, with Eddie Howe close to sealing the transfer.
Opinion urges Newcastle to sell Sandro Tonali for £80-90m to fund upgrades at right-back, striker and goalkeeper, easing financial pressure while prioritising keeping Bruno Guimaraes.
Kieran Trippier, on an estimated £120k a week at Newcastle, is tipped for Coventry but wages and age could be obstacles for a newly promoted side assessing priorities.
Yoane Wissa is expected to stay despite limited minutes and fitness issues. Newcastle want to persevere with Nick Woltemade, though adaptation concerns persist and Bayern are monitoring.
Odysseas Vlachodimos says Newcastle ‘changed the plan’ after his 2024 move. Now thriving on loan at Sevilla, a permanent switch may hinge on their La Liga survival.
Newcastle and Chelsea are ‘ready to attack’ for Roma keeper Mile Svilar. A €50m sale is debated as Roma weigh finances and a rebuild. The 26-year-old has impressed under Daniele De Rossi.
Opinion piece hails Bruno Guimarães’ captaincy and praises leaders Trippier and Dan Burn, crediting Eddie Howe’s signings for Newcastle’s progress and trophy.
Newcastle and Liverpool are ready to meet Palmeiras’ €40m price for Allan Elias, but talks stall over payment structure as the Brazilian club want faster instalments.
Newcastle plan a defensive overhaul, targeting Man City’s Rico Lewis and Real Madrid prospect Diego Aguado to lower the backline’s age as Trippier nears exit and Livramento draws interest.
Newcastle’s move for Werder Bremen centre-back Karim Coulibaly faces PSG competition, with the French champions contacting his camp. Bremen want €40-50m and a sale is expected this summer.
