Newcastle United’s recent acquisition, Lloyd Kelly, was notably absent from their pre-season friendly against Hull City on Saturday afternoon. Despite traveling to the Adidas Headquarters in Germany last week, Kelly did not feature in the 3-1 victory over SpVgg Unterhaching in a behind-closed-doors match and was once again rested ahead of the team’s trip to Tokyo on Sunday.
Bruno Guimaraes is savoring his last few days off before rejoining his Newcastle United teammates for pre-season training. The 26-year-old midfielder, who played in the Copa America with Brazil, was granted extra time off before the new campaign.
Newcastle United are resolutely defending the future of their star attacker, Anthony Gordon. Sources close to the negotiations between Liverpool and Newcastle United have revealed that the Reds are actively pursuing the England international. However, the Magpies, under the guidance of Eddie Howe, have firmly stated that Gordon is not for sale this summer.
There are several speculations about why Staveley and Ghodoussi decided to step down. One significant reason could be the financial pressures they were facing. Staveley has been embroiled in court cases that could have led to bankruptcy, suggesting that they might have needed the money from selling their shares to address these legal challenges.
Newcastle United is confident that their transfer target, Malick Thiaw, possesses immense potential. The Magpies have already discussed a possible swap deal involving Kieran Trippier heading in the opposite direction. If Thiaw joins, he will be the second central defender to sign with Newcastle this summer, following the arrival of Lloyd Kelly.
Newcastle United faces fresh challenges in their quest to leverage the vast wealth of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Since PIF’s takeover in October 2021, the club has seen a significant increase in spending, with their amortization bill – the spreading of transfer fees over contract lengths – nearly tripling to £87 million. Football finance expert Swiss Ramble projects this figure to rise to £106 million when Newcastle releases their 2023-24 accounts.
Newcastle United are actively seeking a versatile forward to strengthen their attacking options this summer. The right-wing position, in particular, is a priority as the club looks to enhance their squad before the transfer window closes. With speculation around Callum Wilson’s potential departure and his injury history, the need for cover for Alexander Isak has become pressing.
Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. With Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England’s national team manager potentially coming to an end, Howe has emerged as a leading candidate for the prestigious role. This development comes at a time when Newcastle United is experiencing significant changes and challenges, both on and off the field.
Amanda Staveley, the former minority owner of Newcastle United, has recently been linked with a potential return to football through a significant role at Tottenham Hotspur. However, football financial expert Stefan Borson has dismissed these reports as “nonsense,” raising questions about the feasibility and logic of such a move.
Tino Livramento has expressed his gratitude towards veteran right-back Kieran Trippier for the guidance he has provided since joining Newcastle United. Livramento, who signed with the Magpies from Southampton last summer for an initial £32 million, made 35 appearances in his debut campaign. At 21 years old, Livramento acknowledges he still has room for growth, and Trippier has played a significant role in his development.