Newcastle seal Johan Martínez for 2027, push bids for William Gomes and Iván Fresneda
Opinion urges Newcastle to back Eddie Howe despite late collapses and injuries, calling his exit the ‘biggest disaster since Mike Ashley’. Cites Champions League last 16 and a domestic semi-final.
Newcastle make approaches for Sporting right-back Iván Fresneda. Sporting open to below his €80m clause, with NUFC weighing a €30m plus add-ons bid. Arsenal and Man City also track the 21-year-old.
Juventus’ finances could trigger a €30m sale of Lloyd Kelly. Newcastle and Crystal Palace are linked with bringing the ex-Magpie back despite his improved 2026 form under Spalletti and Tudor.
Newcastle eye a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who is reportedly desperate to leave Old Trafford.
Newcastle win the race for Independiente del Valle winger Johan Martínez, 16, arriving in 2027 after he turns 18. Ross Wilson hails beating Bayer Leverkusen, with NUFC to monitor him while he stays at IDV.
Newcastle are analysing Flamengo’s Evertton Araújo. Price rising towards €20m amid Bundesliga interest, Flamengo renewal talks and 30% rights with Volta Redonda. Viewed as Premier League-suited profile.
NUFC plan a goalkeeper overhaul. Nick Pope’s form and age plus Aaron Ramsdale’s likely exit force a move for a new No 1 and a younger option. James Trafford admired but wages a major obstacle.
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 34, retires and becomes manager of Arabian Falcons FC in the UAE, aiming for promotion, saying he wants to ‘build something special in Dubai’.
Bayern Munich make Anthony Gordon their top left-wing target, willing to pay up to €70m. Newcastle, 14th and fighting to keep stars, are unlikely to ease a sale as Gordon hits 17 goals this season.
Hoffenheim’s Joelinton sale to NUFC for £40m sets a benchmark that could force Liverpool to pay more for Bazoumana Toure. Separate report links Liverpool to Nico Schlotterbeck via a clause.
Speculation over Eddie Howe’s future, with Newcastle linked to hiring ‘the best coach in the PL’, a move that would be a huge call affecting players such as Woltemade.
Opinion argues Newcastle lack a multi-club system used by Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth. Credits Eddie Howe’s coaching, says combining data model with a network could elevate Newcastle.
Newcastle submit an offer for FC Porto winger William Gomes, 19. Porto value him €50m-€70m with an €80m clause. NUFC scouted him vs Nottingham Forest and now push to lead a crowded race.
