Bunk Moreland

Because it winds them up

From Hope: Newcastle are planning to keep Will Osula at the club beyond this summer, Confidential understands. Interest in the 22-year-old has been extensive, at home and abroad, and he nearly joined Frankfurt in a £30million deal last August. Given his current form – three goals in his last four starts in the Premier League – that interest will only intensify in the coming weeks. Aston Villa also had a deal agreed last summer, while Everton, Crystal Palace, Bayern Munich and Leverkusen have also checked on his situation. However, Newcastle know that to sell Osula, even though he would likely command a fee north of £40m, would leave them with a problem in terms of a replacement. As one source said: ‘We’d be looking to replace Will Osula with Will Osula!’ Staff have also been impressed by his recent impact and believe there is more improvement to come. One issue that is likely to emerge is the value of the contracts being presented to Osula’s representatives by those interested clubs, and an expectation that he is rewarded with an improved deal should he remain on Tyneside. But the Dane is two years into a five-year contract and, for now, we understand there are no plans from a club perspective to negotiate new terms.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/26079381.premier-league-club-agrees-deal-oxford-transfer-chief/ "Deal" for him done, apparently.

From Douglas: "The i Paper understands that the Magpies are interested in a move for Oxford United head of recruitment Scott Mitchell to oversee monitoring of players between the ages of 18 and 21." https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-eddie-howe-four-caveats-4397203 Any relation?

Been playing mostly in midfield this season it seems:

“Normally, Nick Woltemade wouldn’t want to leave Newcastle in the summer. However, we’ve all seen his socials (and, more specifically, what’s no longer on his socials),” Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider. “There is some background to this. There was an article from an English newspaper, and I think Woltemade is aware that the reporter in question is very close to Eddie Howe. It could be that perhaps the German feels the sentiment within the report is shared by his manager. I can say that, perhaps, this is true. “This is why they could come to a new conclusion about what the next season holds for all parties involved.” Wonder what report he's referring to. Hope's opinion piece from the other day I assume?

Hopkinson speaking at the SportsPro London conference at the Oval this morning according to Waugh: "The chief executive also touched upon Newcastle’s transfer policy moving forwards, suggesting that the club will look to target younger players or less-expensive additions who they believe have a high ceiling for growth. “We’ve got to be looking for those opportunities in the marketplace to join our squad where we think we can acquire them either early in their career or where we think there’s a value gap and use our money most effectively. And what we cannot do is overpay,” Hopkinson said." https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7240140/2026/04/29/newcastle-chairman-talks-eddie-howe-hopkinson/

I think he was referring to you calling Liverpool "pool" If you have to shorten their name may I suggest "Liverpoo"?

From Waugh: "The Canadian [Hopkinson] also trailed imminent new senior management announcements, saying the club had hired a new chief revenue officer (CRO) and a new chief marketing officer (CMO). Hopkinson claimed Newcastle have recruited a “superstar” for the CMO role, while The Athletic has learned that Dave O’Connor will start as CRO in June. A Geordie who has built an agency in Switzerland, Newcastle view luring O’Connor home as a coup. “We’ll be making these two announcements in the coming days,” Hopkinson said. “A superstar, an international. He’s going to focus on our digital growth. We cannot achieve all that ambition on Newcastle’s local market opportunity. We’ve got to go global.” These new hires will be crucial in helping Hopkinson further pump-prime Newcastle’s revenue streams, as he looks to deliver his ambitious “Vision 2030” blueprint. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7240140/2026/04/29/newcastle-chairman-talks-eddie-howe-hopkinson/

Agree with that, he seemed mentally exhausted by that before the season had even got underway

From Edwards: "The idea is to sign younger players with potential, moving away from the tried-and-tested Premier League approach favoured by Howe last year. He [Howe] is said to be happy with that and will still have a big say in recruitment meetings, which have already begun. Players have been scouted and shortlisted, led by sporting director Ross Wilson, to fit Howe’s vision for how he envisages the team will play. That would make a change in manager risky but not impossible. There will not be any “showbiz signings,” said one source. “We are not going to spend £80m on a player who is established in the Premier League,” they added. “Who comes in on a fat contract in their late 20s? That is not good business for anyone, but it’s definitely not good business for Newcastle United.” Wilson and Howe will speak at length about recruitment over the next two days, explaining the change in approach and what the ramifications will be. Gelling a new-look side will not be straightforward but there is buy-in from all involved. As for outgoings, players who are desperate to go will be allowed to do so, but only if the fee is acceptable. Gordon is valued at around £80m and it is likely to be a similar figure for Tonali. Livramento’s injury problems mean it is far more likely he stays. The full-back could even sign a new contract. Captain Bruno Guimaraes is also expected to stay." https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/04/29/eddie-howe-fighting-for-newcastle-job-what-do-save-it/

Wages could be an issue too, Hope says his City deal has 2x the wages of the one he agreed with us

Going back in for him in the summer according to Hope

Terzic going to Athletic

It's depressingly hard to keep up with this multi-club shit

Kroupi's been a canny buy for £10m

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/22/liam-rosenior-leaves-chelsea-contract-2032 "But there is still backing for the club’s five sporting directors, Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart, Sam Jewell, Joe Shields and Dave Fallows."

Needs convincing with a 12 year contract presumably