Newcastle confirm departures as Schär signs new deal
Newcastle sell Travis Hernes to FC Groningen after his 2025/26 loan. The 20-year-old Norwegian made 11 appearances there, with Groningen triggering a purchase option for an undisclosed fee.
Newcastle monitor Marcus Rashford’s situation as Man Utd weigh options and Barcelona consider a £26m permanent move after his loan.
Ruddy, Thompson and Targett leave on expiry, with Ramsdale returning to Southampton after 23 games. Gillespie signs on for one more year. Club thank the departing players.
Newcastle plan to keep William Osula despite Aston Villa interest. The 22-year-old hit 5 goals in his last 7 league games, is under contract to 2029 and is viewed as Eddie Howe’s first-choice striker.
Newcastle open direct talks to sign an ‘incredible’ £39m forward and aim to complete the deal quickly.
Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu hoped for a Premier League move but Newcastle talks never materialised. With Mio Backhaus in, he now awaits interest from Liverpool, Chelsea or Aston Villa.
Newcastle track Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas, 19, amid PSG and Barcelona interest. His £7m clause doubles to £14m on 1 July, pressing NUFC to move for versatile LB-CB cover.
Newcastle are among clubs eyeing 21-year-old defender Michael Parker after his rise at Orgryte. Sunderland, Brentford, FC Copenhagen and Eintracht Frankfurt also monitor him, with bids expected.
Newcastle step up pursuit of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra after his strong Cagliari loan, competing with Arsenal amid uncertainty over Tino Livramento.
Newcastle bid €24m plus bonuses for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, battling Brighton, with Rennes also keen. Fee would break the Allsvenskan record. Yohanna, 18, has shone with goals and assists in 2026.
Fabian Schär agrees a new one-year contract, keeping the Switzerland defender at St James’ Park for a ninth season.
Newcastle’s 2026/27 home shirt launch is due next week. Leaks suggest Adidas ‘barcode’ stripes with blue accents and uncertainty over the front-of-shirt sponsor.
