Newcastle resist approaches, push striker hunt
Manchester United hold strong interest in Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall. Newcastle value the 21-year-old at over £60m and are not under pressure to sell after the Anthony Gordon windfall.
Newcastle are monitoring Roma’s Evan Ndicka alongside Inter, Spurs and Marseille. No formal talks have opened. Roma could make a profit after his free transfer, though coach Gian Piero Gasperini values the 26-year-old highly.
Newcastle are in talks to sign a Premier League striker likened to Anthony Gordon and Will Osula, with a potential bargain fee. Club budget and outgoings remain uncertain.
Newcastle remain keen on Sporting striker Luis Suárez after a May offer was rejected, with Sporting pointing to his €80m clause. Reported Fenerbahçe interest has collapsed. The 28-year-old scored 36 goals with seven assists in 51 games.
Yoane Wissa’s DR Congo lost 2-1 to Chile in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Orléans. Wissa was subbed at half-time. DR Congo face Portugal on 17 June at the World Cup.
Academy director Steve Harper is a contender to become Durham’s director of cricket after Marcus North’s exit, and is understood to have ambitions beyond football following his 2023 stroke.
Newcastle and Tottenham have both made first moves to sign a 21-year-old winger, setting up a transfer battle this summer.
Adidas will release a 1994-inspired Newcastle United retro stadium collection for 2026-2027, per kit insiders.
After Gordon’s move to Barcelona, Newcastle are targeting young attackers including Osasuna’s Victor Munoz (€40m clause), and have monitored Zadok Yohanna, Bazoumana Toure, Said El Mala and Abde Ezzalzouli.
Arsenal and Man City admire Tino Livramento, but Newcastle’s valuation, said to exceed the right-back transfer record, is deterring bids amid concerns over his recent injuries.
Arsenal contact Newcastle over Sandro Tonali. Man City admire him, while Man Utd have monitored but are not actively pursuing after agreeing a deal for Ederson. Newcastle value the midfielder near £100m after selling Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle are in pole position to sign Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta, valued around €40m, with interest from Galatasaray and clubs in Spain and Germany. He is viewed as a replacement for Sandro Tonali.
Newcastle are in contract talks to sign 16-year-old West Ham prospect Kyle Healy-Matthews, per The Secret Scout, after monitoring the teenager this season.
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee becomes Hornchurch director of football after their promotion to the National League.
Nick Woltemade admits he is unhappy after a goal drought and a switch to midfield but insists he will ‘make my mark’ at Newcastle after a bright start of seven goals before the downturn.
Newcastle have signed 20-year-old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims on a long-term deal. The France U21 stopper made 34 Ligue 2 appearances with 15 clean sheets and impressed Eddie Howe with his calm presence.
A Newcastle fan reflects on life and football perspective after a defibrillator saved him, emphasising enjoying the next season whatever happens.
