NUFC Transfer Rumours

[joeyt]

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Newcastle United

 

What positions will they be looking at in January?

 

Full-back and midfield are the priority positions, with the former especially pertinent given Newcastle’s volume of defensive injuries.

The drop-off in Newcastle’s performances when Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento are not fit is so significant that alternative full-back options are required. In midfield, Newcastle require greater ingenuity to complement their athletic, physical and technical players.

 

Acquiring a young, versatile forward is also possible, though that is largely dependent upon whether Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade stay fit, and/or Will Osula’s future.

Despite links to Manchester City’s James Trafford, a previous long-term target, Newcastle have not yet re-engaged. Aaron Ramsdale’s loan runs until June, and a goalkeeping arrival is not anticipated.

Newcastle are not bracing themselves for a particularly busy January. They are open-minded to opportunities but will only make moves for long-term targets at affordable prices.

 

Which players do they want?

Kees Smit, the AZ midfielder, is greatly admired. Newcastle enquired about the 19-year-old over the summer, but AZ were adamant he was not for sale. The Netherlands Under-21 international is being watched by Europe’s top clubs, however, and Newcastle recognise they face a challenge to lure him to Tyneside, though an aggressive mid-season bid is believed to represent their best chance.

 

Monaco’s Lamine Camara, Valencia’s Javi Guerra and Auxerre’s Kevin Danois have also previously featured in internal conversations about midfield options. A loan move for Al Hilal’s Ruben Neves, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, appears unlikely despite reports, given he is 28 — Newcastle want to continue their policy of primarily signing players aged 24 and under — and is not the profile being sought.

In defence, options across Europe are being considered, with Toulouse’s versatile left-back-cum-centre-half Dayann Methalie among several players being tracked.

 

Who will they be looking to sell?

 

Joe Willock is among the most likely to depart, should a midfielder arrive. Willock’s contract expires in 2027 and there is Premier League interest in the midfielder.

Will Osula, the 22-year-old striker who almost joined Eintracht Frankfurt in August, may also go. That will only happen if Newcastle can sign a young forward, which is far from certain, and Osula is currently sidelined with a foot problem. Frankfurt remain keen and Osula is among multiple forward options they are considering for January.

Kieran Trippier is 35, and his Newcastle career appears to be coming towards a natural conclusion, given his contract expires in the summer and an exit cannot be entirely ruled out. Emil Krafth, the 31-year-old defender who is in the last year of his deal, may depart, with Copenhagen interested.

The likelihood of Trippier and/or Krafth leaving has diminished as the defensive injuries have piled up.

Harrison Ashby, the 24-year-old right-back who has never made a senior appearance since joining from West Ham in 2023, is available for a permanent transfer.

 

Will anyone move out on loan?

 

If Osula was to leave, a deal may be structured as a loan with an option or obligation to buy, although a permanent sale would be preferred.

Newcastle will look to get first-team experience for some of their promising youth players, with Sean Neave, the 18-year-old forward, Leo Shahar, the 18-year-old right-back, and Alfie Harrison, the 20-year-old midfielder, primed for moves. Alex Murphy, the 21-year-old defender, may also head out, although only if multiple Newcastle defenders return to fitness.

Howe may even bring back a loanee, depending on how the injury situation develops. Matt Targett is at Middlesbrough, but Newcastle have a recall clause they can exercise for the 30-year-old defender. Howe has not ruled out doing so.

 

Not sure if the Athletic's transfer deal sheet has been posted but here's ours

[La Parka]

Now's the best I've to sell Joe. He's been a fucking legend but we have Ramsay and Willock who can fill his role, and selling now might earn some decent wedge. 

[madras]

8 minutes ago, La Parka said:

Now's the best I've to sell Joe. He's been a fucking legend but we have Ramsay and Willock who can fill his role, and selling now might earn some decent wedge. 

I think Willock is likely away before Joe. Could well be Willock in Jan, Joe in the Summer.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2025 by madras

[AyeDubbleYoo]

On 25/12/2025 at 11:18, BigValley said:

See a lot of rumors about Bobb in City. Latest today is Dortmund has asked about him.

Anybody here want him? 

 

Yes, he’s absolutely class on the ball, miles ahead of anything we have.

[RodneyCisse]

Quick Google say wages wouldn’t be an issue, just depends how he’d fit?

[Sibierski]

5 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

No chance we let Joelinton go in January.

Depends who’s calling the shots. If it’s Wilson, then Joelinton and / or Willock will be off because their value is nose diving and they require replacing in next 6-18 months. 

[midds]

Problem is that the only place who could afford him and want him would probably be the Saudi clubs. And we all know that we're not going to be allowed to bank any kind of decent fee for him as it falls under that related-party stuff, the rules simply wouldn't allow us to do it even though other clubs do. It's rigged

[andycap]

Keep them all and bring a few loans in until the summer. 

[toon25]

I don't think we'll bring anyone in, unfortunately 

[Pilko]

We'll do nowt of note, I'm convinced of it. It'll be Neave and Shahar out on loan late in the window and that'll be all.

[Sibierski]

35 minutes ago, midds said:

Problem is that the only place who could afford him and want him would probably be the Saudi clubs. And we all know that we're not going to be allowed to bank any kind of decent fee for him as it falls under that related-party stuff, the rules simply wouldn't allow us to do it even though other clubs do. It's rigged

Is it related-party stuff if he moves to a Saudi side that’s not PIF owned? Such as Al-Taawoun or Al Qadsiah.

[PauloGeordio]

31 minutes ago, toon25 said:

I don't think we'll bring anyone in, unfortunately 

Chin up 

[andycap]

We will unless howe thinks burn will be enough to cover leftback. 

[duo]

We need another striker - still not convinced that Wissa is the answer, we need an out and out 9.  Igor Thiago please.

[Rafalove]

Wig we don’t sign a minimum of one then Howe is being hung out to dry. Really we need two. Left back and creative mid.

[Funtime Frankie]

2 minutes ago, Rafalove said:

Wig we don’t sign a minimum of one then Howe is being hung out to dry. Really we need two. Left back and creative mid.

And an Osula replacement too.

 

I hope Howe is backed and gets a bit more quality in.

 

If we got a LB in maybe it allows us to play Hall as LCM 

[Rafalove]

4 minutes ago, Funtime Frankie said:

And an Osula replacement too.

 

I hope Howe is backed and gets a bit more quality in.

 

If we got a LB in maybe it allows us to play Hall as LCM 

 

 

Don’t really want Hall at cm, not because he wouldn’t be good, but because, we’re pretty thin in that position. Hall should be our main left back, we need someone to come in so that Hall can have a rest every once in a while. Otherwise we’ll have to play Dan Burn there.

[Colos Short and Curlies]

We should be looking at bringing Neves in, only 6 months left on his contract i think.

 

If I was Barnes I'd be looking for an exit, so if look to flog Gordon to prevent that

[Sir Joel Inton]

We should focus on buying one top quality player in the Bruno, Tonali, Isak bracket to improve the 11 per window. If budget allows that should be complimented with young players with potential to grow (into top players for us or FFP sales).

 

This summer we basically padded out the squad with similar ability players to who we already had. 

 

Ramsdale ~ Dubravka

Ramsey ~ Willock

Elanga ~ Murphy

Thiaw ~ Botman

 

Wissa and Woltemade the exception as we were forced into those through the rat’s behaviour. Although their combined ability is probably par with Isak and Wilson as a two.

 

We’ve stood still, despite spending millions, whilst our rivals strengthened.
 

I assume the plan was to enable a good go with CL and PL using similar quality players despite rotation but the reality is our starting 11 is weaker as a result.

 

If we spent all of the combined Ramsdale, Ramsey and Elanga money (wages, transfer, agent fees etc) on 1 top quality RW or GK, would the absence of the other 2 left us any worse off? I suspect not.

 

If the thought process was those players were an upgrade, I’m worried who thought that.

 

 

 

Edited December 27, 2025 by Sir Joel Inton

[AyeDubbleYoo]

We tried to buy a top GK TBF, Ramsdale was just the available final straw option. 

[Izakaya]

4 hours ago, Rafalove said:

Wig we don’t sign a minimum of one then Howe is being hung out to dry. Really we need two. Left back and creative mid.

 

I it's got to the point where I don't trust him to buy good players, it's that simple. 

[oldtype]

3 hours ago, Izakaya said:

 

I it's got to the point where I don't trust him to buy good players, it's that simple. 

Good thing that’s not his job anymore. 

[Guillaume]

13 hours ago, La Parka said:

Now's the best I've to sell Joe. He's been a fucking legend but we have Ramsay and Willock who can fill his role, and selling now might earn some decent wedge. 

All 3 aren't up to it.

[MagSA]

Surely, surely we have to acknowledge that there is a distinct lack of individual creativity in the squad that needs addressing? 

 

We are one dimensional and rely on trained patterns of play but have limited time on the training pitch which we knew would happen due to our schedule.

 

Will we ever see a CAM in Howe's time here?

[Izakaya]

1 hour ago, oldtype said:

Good thing that’s not his job anymore. 

Should never have been