Newcastle plan Howe talks, stance on Gordon sale
Michael Owen urges Newcastle to nail recruitment, keep stars if possible, and target a centre-back and centre-forward. Replacements needed if Bruno, Tonali or Gordon leave. Questions raised on late buys.
Gordon misses training with a hip issue and is a doubt for Arsenal, though he could return this season. Livramento needs a second scan on a thigh problem and may not play again. Bayern monitor Gordon.
Howe will meet Yasir Al-Rumayyan and PIF chiefs next week to review performances, plan training ground and stadium projects. Club back him but stress results. Five league games remain to chase Europe.
Newcastle have opened talks for South American winger Eduardo Conceicao, aiming to hijack Barcelona’s move for the £43m-rated attacker.
West Ham piece cites pundits Jamie Carragher and Dean Ashton tipping Newcastle to be dragged into the relegation fight after a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, despite the Magpies sitting on 42 points.
Column defends player commitment, citing NUFC-supporting squad members like Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy. Effort praised after Bournemouth loss, with errors and injuries blamed.
Report claims Newcastle would only consider selling Anthony Gordon abroad, with Bayern Munich mentioned, to avoid strengthening Arsenal or Liverpool. Valuation is high, and the club is in control of talks.
Newcastle and Chelsea show ‘particularly strong’ interest in Werder Bremen’s 18-year-old centre-back Karim Coulibaly, with a €40m fee touted despite his deal to 2031. Marseille and Dortmund are also keen.
Piece flags PIF’s possible pullback and PSR limits, raising doubts over Newcastle’s funding after heavy spending since 2021 and recent poor form. Howe says ‘we’re controlled by PSR’ as plans face strain.
