A prudent and measured blog
Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has reported that Newcastle United are working on reforms to their loan system — including introducing callback clauses — in response to criticism over the lack of playing time for loanees like Antonio Cordero. Hope says the decision-making around loans is currently “a collective approach involving head of football strategy Jack […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope believes there remains “a chance” that Elliot Anderson could one day return to Newcastle United, revealing the midfielder maintains strong ties with key figures at St James’ Park. “In short, yes, there’s a chance,” Hope reported. “Interestingly, he has a very good relationship with Wilson from their time together at Nottingham […]
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Newcastle United secretly secured Sandro Tonali to a longer deal than initially believed, putting the club in a far stronger position amid renewed European interest in the Italian midfielder. According to The Athletic, Tonali originally signed a contract through 2028 when he joined from AC Milan for £55 million in July 2023. But during his […]
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Newcastle United delivered one of their most complete European games in over two decades, defeating Jose Mourinho’s Benfica 3–0 at St James’ Park to record back-to-back Champions League wins for the first time since 2003. Benfica began on the right foot, with Dodi Lukebakio striking the post, but once Anthony Gordon opened the scoring on […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has reported that Newcastle United could field Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade together once the Congolese striker returns from injury next month. If that ends up being true, it’d be a development that would mark a tactical shift from the club’s original plan and Eddie Howe’s usual 4-3-3 formation and scheme. […]
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Newcastle United host Benfica at St James’ Park on Tuesday aiming to follow up their 4-0 win over Union SG with another step toward the Champions League knockout stage. Eddie Howe’s team lost their opener to Barcelona but responded strongly in Belgium, and a second win would move them closer to qualification. Benfica arrive without […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has poured cold water on online speculation that Yoane Wissa suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The insider confirmed on Thursday that the Newcastle United forward instead damaged his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). “No, Wissa has NOT injured his anterior cruciate ligament, contrary to online rumours,” Hope wrote. “But I […]
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Yoane Wissa could make his long-awaited Newcastle United debut in early November, though his involvement before the Africa Cup of Nations will be limited, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Waugh said Wissa suffered what the club described as a “minor setback” in his recovery from a knee injury but is now pencilled in for […]
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Newcastle United fell to a 2–1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, extending their winless run at the Amex Stadium and exposing the never-ending shortcomings the team is experiencing this season on offense. Danny Welbeck’s brace, either side of Nick Woltemade’s equalizer, handed Brighton their third win of the season — all against […]
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Newcastle United may have to part ways with striker William Osula in January, depending on the recovery timeline of fellow forward Yoane Wissa, who has yet to make his debut with the Magpies. According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, the 22-year-old could leave on loan if Eddie Howe’s attacking options return to full fitness in […]
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Newcastle United visit Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a mid-table Premier League contest between two sides level on points after seven matches. Eddie Howe’s team enters the fixture on the back of a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in which feels like a thousand years ago, while Brighton earned a late draw against […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has reported that Yoane Wissa could skip the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations to focus on playing and training with Newcastle United, depending on how his recovery progresses over the coming weeks. Hope clarified that contrary to rumors, Wissa did not suffer an ACL injury but rather damage to his posterior […]
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Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged patience with Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade, warning supporters not to expect him to perform at the level of global icons Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, let alone this early in his career. Speaking to beIN Sports, Matthaus said Woltemade still lacks the experience required to lead Germany’s attack […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has provided updates on both Lewis Hall’s and Tino Livramento’s injury statuses, offering new insight into Newcastle United’s defensive outlook. Regarding Hall, Howe previously revealed the full-back required a second scan after suffering a hamstring problem during the Champions League victory over Union Saint-Gilloise on October 1. While the manager gave […]
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Juventus are reportedly preparing an ambitious offer to try and sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, according to Juve-Live. The proposed deal could include midfielder Teun Koopmeiners plus €50 million in cash as part of a player-swap package designed to test Newcastle’s resolve and Tonali’s resistance to a return home. Tonali, 25, remains a top […]
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Newcastle United are planning to hand out new long-term contracts to three key players — Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, and Sven Botman — once incoming sporting director Ross Wilson is officially appointed. According to “i News” reporter Mark Douglas, Wilson’s arrival from Nottingham Forest is now at an advanced stage, with Newcastle aiming to complete […]
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Alexander Isak says he has not spoken to Eddie Howe since forcing his record-breaking move from Newcastle United to Liverpool — and has no plans to do so. Speaking at a Sweden press conference ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland, per ESPN, Isak dismissed the idea of any lingering dialogue with his former […]
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Newcastle United are preparing a move to sign Alexander Sorloth in 2026 as they continue searching for a reliable striker to replace Alexander Isak’s goal output. Reports from Spain claim the club is readying an offer worth around €50 million (£44 million) for the Atletico Madrid forward, who has struggled for consistent starts this season. […]
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