Newcastle United has officially signed the highly-rated youngster Miodrag Pivas from FK Jedinstvo Ub. The 19-year-old versatile defender, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, marks the fifth addition to Newcastle’s squad this summer, following the arrivals of Lewis Hall, John Ruddy, Lloyd Kelly, and Odysseas Vlachodimos.
Newcastle United supporters thought they could finally close the chapter on Dan Ashworth’s controversial tenure as Sporting Director. However, new speculation has emerged, potentially reigniting the discontent among the fanbase.
Newcastle United might soon be in the market for a new midfielder, with a long-term target now surprisingly available. Earlier this year, the Magpies were desperate for reinforcements in the midfield. With Sandro Tonali suspended and both Joelinton and Joe Willock injured, Newcastle faced a significant challenge. Adding to the concerns were rumors about Joelinton’s potential summer departure due to his contract situation.
This morning, Eddie Howe and a substantial part of his Newcastle United squad departed for Germany, leveraging their Adidas partnership to access top-tier training facilities for a week. As Howe puts the players through rigorous preseason drills, the club’s new sporting director, Paul Mitchell, is set to dive into recruitment efforts.
According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United is keen on securing the services of a highly sought-after playmaker from the continent. With the Magpies narrowly missing out on a European finish last season, manager Eddie Howe is determined to challenge for a top-six spot this year. To achieve this, significant squad investments are necessary, especially given the lack of depth that led to several serious injuries last term.
Newcastle United is once again setting its sights on Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with plans to submit a fresh bid after previous negotiations fell through. Insider sources reveal that Newcastle’s initial approach was thwarted due to squad space issues before the June 30 financial deadline.
Newcastle United fans may have reason to celebrate as the club actively pursues a new centre-back.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s astute manager, has set his sights on AC Milan’s promising young German defender, Malick Thiaw. Despite Thiaw’s agent engaging with multiple Premier League clubs, Newcastle remains optimistic about securing the talented defender.
Allan Saint-Maximin recently stood up for his former teammate Miguel Almiron, who faced criticism for allegedly refusing a January transfer from Newcastle United
Slot’s potential interest in signing another wide attacker, such as Anthony Gordon, could further complicate Gakpo’s quest for a permanent spot in Liverpool’s starting XI
The Magpies are keen to avoid any potential penalties for breaching PSR and have already started utilizing this year’s budget to strengthen their squad. Reports from Italy indicate that Newcastle has swiftly contacted Juventus regarding the acquisition of 26-year-old Italian defender Federico Gatti.
