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Yoane Wissa’s Newcastle United debut has been delayed again, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that “Yoane Wissa will NOT make his Newcastle debut at former club Brentford this weekend, as was previously mooted.” The insider went on to reveal that “the timeframe on the striker’s comeback has been revised and, while […]
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Newcastle United are exploring future moves for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. O’Rourke reported that Newcastle “could sign [the] ‘huge’ striker for well below his £87million release clause,” with club sources indicating they will continue to monitor the player ahead of future windows. Aghehowa, 21, is under contract with Porto […]
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Newcastle United earned their third consecutive Champions League victory with a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park on Wednesday, moving within reach of the knockout stage. After Sunday’s poor Premier League defeat at West Ham, Eddie Howe’s side produced a truly assertive response. Dan Burn opened the scoring in the 12th minute, […]
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Newcastle United have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago, according to Caught Offside. The outlet wrote that “Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa are all monitoring his situation closely,” but “Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase.” The Magpies are reportedly preparing a €40 million bid to secure […]
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Newcastle United return to Champions League action on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park, seeking a third straight group-stage win after back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Union SG and Benfica. Eddie Howe’s side sit in the top two of the standings on goal difference, with six points from three matches and ranked eighth in […]
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According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Wilson has been auditing the contract lengths and terms across the first team since his arrival last month. While Newcastle remain in a strong position regarding Sandro Tonali’s long-term deal — which quietly runs through 2029 with an option for 2030 — attention has now shifted to senior figures […]
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West Ham United ended their six-game winless run with a 3–1 comeback victory over Newcastle United at the London Stadium, leaving Eddie Howe’s side without an away win since April. The game began at a furious pace, and the Magpies made the most of it. Jarrod Bowen struck the post inside four minutes before Newcastle […]
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Newcastle United’s hierarchy has acknowledged internal concern over the club’s underperforming loan system, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Responding to a fan question in his Tuesday mailbag, Waugh wrote that “the success or otherwise of Newcastle’s loans for their youngsters is a constant discussion point internally,” adding that each arrangement is “carefully scrutinised and […]
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Newcastle United visit the London Stadium on Sunday to face West Ham United, who remain winless under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The Hammers are 19th in the Premier League with four points from nine matches, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are targeting a fourth straight victory across all competitions. West Ham’s struggles continued with a […]
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Yoane Wissa is nearing a return for Newcastle United, but The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reports that the club is taking a cautious approach given his lack of preparation time and recent injury. In response to a fan question in his Tuesday mailbag, Waugh wrote that “Wissa is due to return over the next two to […]
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Magpie striker William Osula has seemingly learned about his short-term future with Newcastle. According to a new report from the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Osula will remain a Newcastle United player through the January transfer window. Hope made it clear in his column that “William Osula will NOT be leaving Newcastle in January, despite lingering […]
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Newcastle United are assessing the future of Fabian Schar as sporting director Ross Wilson continues his review of the squad’s contract situations, with discussions expected on whether to offer the veteran defender a short extension. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Schar’s current deal runs until June 2026, but his role within the squad is […]
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Newcastle United are preparing to open discussions over a fresh contract for captain Bruno Guimaraes, with sporting director Ross Wilson set to play a key role in the talks as part of his ongoing review of the squad’s long-term structure. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Newcastle have already held preliminary discussions with Guimaraes’ representatives […]
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The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has set up a manageable test for reigning champions Newcastle United, who will host Fulham at St James’ Park in mid-December. Newcastle, who won last season’s competition by defeating Liverpool in the final, advanced to the last eight after a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham, meanwhile, edged past League […]
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Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals with a convincing 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park, continuing their strong cup form under Eddie Howe. Fabian Schar opened the scoring in the 24th minute, rising to head home Sandro Tonali’s corner as Tottenham’s zonal marking fell apart. The visitors protested that Djed […]
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Newcastle United are preparing to open talks over a new contract for Tino Livramento as Ross Wilson continues his early audit of player deals across the first team. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the 22-year-old full-back is one of the club’s next priorities, with discussions over an improved and extended deal expected to take […]
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Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur meet at St James’ Park on Wednesday in one of the best fixtures of the EFL Cup fourth round. Eddie Howe’s side comes in on a strong run of form, while Thomas Frank’s Spurs continue to balance injuries with league momentum. Newcastle have won four of their last five matches […]
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Eddie Howe has described his “relief” at retaining William Osula last summer after the forward’s proposed move to Eintracht Frankfurt collapsed late in the window. “It was well documented that it was quite close for him that he could have left,” Howe said ahead of Newcastle’s Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham. “A loan was always […]
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Newcastle United’s front office is moving quickly to secure its defensive core for the long term, with talks over Sven Botman’s new contract now considered a top priority for sporting director Ross Wilson. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Wilson has begun a detailed audit of player contracts across the first team, with particular focus […]
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Ross Wilson’s arrival as Newcastle United’s new sporting director was handled quietly and efficiently, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, who said talks with Nottingham Forest were “amicable and progressed swiftly” once Wilson made clear his intention to join the club. Waugh noted there was a release clause in Wilson’s contract, though he clarified, “I […]
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Newcastle United are set to change their approach to player contracts after the infamous Alexander Isak transfer saga, which has been described as “damaging” despite the record fee received for the striker, in The Athletic’s Chris Waugh words. Waugh explained that one of Ross Wilson’s first responsibilities as the new sporting director of the Magpies […]
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The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reported on Monday that Newcastle United’s board has set realistic expectations for the 2025–26 season, emphasizing European — not Champions League — qualification as the benchmark rather than demanding another top-four finish. Waugh said the club’s executive team has not made public declarations this year, unlike in 2024–25 when then-CEO Darren […]
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Newcastle United grabbed their third Premier League win of the season after Bruno Guimaraes struck a 90th-minute winner to beat Fulham 2–1 at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side, coming off a thrashing of Benfica in the Champions League, started on the right foot on Saturday. Nick Woltemade struck the post early, and just 18 […]
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As a fan raised concerns about Newcastle United’s lack of left-footed attackers, The Athletic’s Chris Waugh addressed the curious situation by saying the issue has likely been discussed internally, even if it has not been publicly acknowledged. Waugh responded to a reader who noted that Newcastle have almost no natural left-footers beyond their defenders. “This […]
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Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday at St James’ Park in a meeting between two sides separated by a single point in the Premier League table. Eddie Howe’s team sit 14th after eight matches, while Marco Silva’s Fulham are one place below. Newcastle’s defensive record has been strong, with five clean sheets, but they have […]
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