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.
As the summer transfer window heats up, Newcastle United is making waves in the rumor mill with links to two potential high-profile signings: Serbian center-back Strahinja Pavlovic and Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo. These potential additions could significantly bolster the Magpies’ squad ahead of the new season.
In the wake of Toni Kroos’ recent retirement and Luka Modric’s impending departure, Real Madrid is on the hunt for top-tier midfield talent. Among their prime targets is Newcastle United’s star midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle United is on the hunt for an elite post-match analyst who will play a critical role in the club’s ongoing development.
