Newcastle United is poised to be one of 16 Premier League clubs entering their under-21 sides into a newly established National League competition. This development follows the official announcement of the competition’s revamp plans.
Newcastle United is actively seeking to offload striker Callum Wilson during the summer transfer window. Despite the admiration of manager Eddie Howe, who previously worked with Wilson at Bournemouth, the club’s hierarchy sees him as a valuable asset that can be sold to aid financial sustainability.
Manchester City has embarked on a legal challenge that could significantly impact Newcastle United and other Premier League clubs. The dispute revolves around the validity of the Premier League’s sponsorship rules, which were first introduced following Newcastle’s takeover in 2021.
After serving a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules, Sandro Tonali is poised to make his much-anticipated return in Newcastle United’s third game of the Premier League season. This match against Tottenham Hotspur, initially scheduled for Saturday, August 31, has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 1, with a 1:30 pm kick-off, selected for broadcast by Sky Sports.
Newcastle United is set to host Stade Brestois 92 at St James’ Park on Saturday, August 10. This match is part of the Sela Cup, a crucial pre-season event for Eddie Howe’s squad. However, the French side, making their Champions League debut, faces significant financial challenges.
Newcastle United’s primary objective this summer is to secure a replacement for Miguel Almirón on the right-hand side of their attack. Despite Almirón’s continued presence at the club, the Magpies are actively seeking to move him on after he declined a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab in January. However, this hasn’t deterred Newcastle from pursuing his successor.
As the summer transfer window heats up, one undeniable truth stands out for Newcastle United: going into the next season with only two strikers is a gamble the club cannot afford. Last season, the lack of a fit striker for every game cost the team valuable points.
Speaking to the Sunday Post, Lubomir Moravcik, a former Celtic star and Slovakian international, expressed strong support for Dubravka’s potential move to Celtic. Moravcik praised Dubravka’s experience and abilities, highlighting his performances at the Euros and his prowess in the English Premier League.
Despite the setbacks, Newcastle United is actively seeking new talent to strengthen their squad. Sources have indicated that the Magpies have expressed interest in Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. This potential acquisition comes on the heels of Anderson’s departure, highlighting the club’s intent to rebuild and improve.
However, Arsenal has won the race, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Gunners have already agreed on personal terms with the highly-rated defender. Calafiori’s decision to join Arsenal is a setback for Newcastle, who will now need to explore other options.