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.
In the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, Newcastle United is gearing up for their pre-season preparations in Germany. While Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon process their disappointment from Berlin, their teammates are ready for a different kind of challenge.
Last season, Eddie Howe often found himself relying on Newcastle United’s Under-21 and Academy players due to a lack of depth on the bench. While it’s great to see youngsters get opportunities, the team’s game-changing options were alarmingly thin at critical moments.
Having made just one appearance and played five minutes at Euro 2024, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon will no doubt feel he had more to give. Throughout England’s campaign at the Euros, it often felt as if Gareth Southgate’s attack lacked balance and pace at times. For the majority of the tournament, England switched between Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden on the left – two exceptional footballers. However, neither are at their best out wide and played in the role solely because they were too good to be on the bench.
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.
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.
Newcastle United is on the hunt for an elite post-match analyst who will play a critical role in the club’s ongoing development.
Newcastle United faced a tough decision when they sold Elliot Anderson on Sunday. Despite manager Eddie Howe’s reluctance to part with the 21-year-old talent, Anderson made a surprising decision about his future. Initially, Anderson desired a new contract at St James’ Park. However, the stability of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and an enticing…
Manchester United has officially brought Dan Ashworth on board as the new sporting director, marking a significant shift in the club’s strategic direction. This development, revealed by Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, could herald a new era of success for the Red Devils. This year has seen Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence on Manchester United grow…