Holloway Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I'd like to see Tonali kept and coached to get maximum output from him by channelling those lung busting runs he makes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 29 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said: Who comes in on a fat contract in their late 20s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Given the quotes from the Edwards article, it doesn't sound beyond the realms that we could sell Gordon which would then allow for 2-3 players to be brought in fitting the new 'criteria/model' which hopefully have a good impact for the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyi75 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: We're obsessed with Rayan I agree he looks decent but I don't think you're ever going to sign a replacement in January for a guy you only signed in summer. No matter how bad Elanga is. This is how you buy a player wisely, you can learn from him. They bought him for 28.5M, now the market value is 40M minimum, and his weekly salary is 45,000 And he can pass the ball from the wing. How much would they pay for Elanga now?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 18 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: TBH if I was Howe I would welcome some of the load being lifted from me and the chance to work with some fresh young players. I've never believed that he's stupid enough to demand the kind of control people say and only one type of signing. There's no evidence for it and plenty that he's open to learn and improve. I think this season might have helped him come round to the realisation that taking a step back from player recruitment isn't the worst option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 43 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said: 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/ Finally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 31 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: TBH if I was Howe I would welcome some of the load being lifted from me and the chance to work with some fresh young players. I've never believed that he's stupid enough to demand the kind of control people say and only one type of signing. There's no evidence for it and plenty that he's open to learn and improve. Yeah, he's more open to it now, after the disaster of last summer and this season, which has now meant there is no other choice now going forward. Not convinced for one second that he was as open to this previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earp Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 21 minutes ago, Holloway said: I'd like to see Tonali kept and coached to get maximum output from him by channelling those lung busting runs he makes There was a period when he was superb - I remember the goal he scored away at Southampton. Maybe the change in system has lessened his influence, but a flying Tonali is someone we need to keep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 See Everton are linked with Nathan Ake, bet we're linked in the summer despite us apparently changing transfer tact Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 9 minutes ago, KaKa said: Yeah, he's more open to it now, after the disaster of last summer and this season, which has now meant there is no other choice now going forward. Not convinced for one second that he was as open to this previously. Who knows I guess. I still believe the main reason he was such a key player in transfers since the takeover was that there was nobody else to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 50 minutes ago, joeyt said: See Everton are linked with Nathan Ake, bet we're linked in the summer despite us apparently changing transfer tact I still think we'll bring in one or maybe two more experienced players, seeing as we're losing Trippier, potentially one/both of Burn and Schar & one/both of Ruddy and Gillespie. Eddie likes his experienced leaders (and no mistake), but I wonder if we'll go for a free transfer or a lower cost fee this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, joeyt said: See Everton are linked with Nathan Ake, bet we're linked in the summer despite us apparently changing transfer tact I think the loan market and the older /end of contract/ released players should now be looked to be considered no more small pool can improve us shite. Of course depending obviously on wages is sensible when we have such a big rebuild needed. It comes with risks but so does signing a load of unknown young lads from other leagues there has to be a balance found to make our funds stretch while also getting good value. There is no perfect transfer models they all come with risk and downside I have said already we have leaned too much into prem player premium when if done right you can find good players out in other leagues Bruno and pre injury Botman are good examples had they already been in the league when we tried to sign them I assume the fee would have been double what we paid? Buying or bidding on a load of old players I just cant see it personally the Wissa transfer will have ramifications surely in terms of what will be authorised going forward but I am fine with assessing every player and deal on its own merit rather than saying they MUST be under 23 for instance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) Obviously given the summer it is a wise move to change tack, we have been burned in a multitude of ways, both in being beaten to targets by "bigger" clubs to having our eyes clawed out for what has turned into mediocre players. I just hope we don't overcompensate too much and leave our squad short of experience and leadership. I think this works for Eddie too, he can concentrate on getting the best out of his players and drawing out the maximum potential in players, which he has been so good at in the past. I also think that it buys him some time next season, if we get off to a stuttered start he will be given a little more rope to gel such a team together. I am actually excited to see how this summer goes and subsequently next season. Edited April 29 by Mattoon Loki's Sanity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, joeyt said: May regret saying this but Tonali is pretty easily replaceable in my opinion We will miss his recovery pace and athleticism, but his passing game should be an easy task to replace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Going for hot prospects or emerging talents won't equal no competition though looking at the one from Jan was Kees Smit I think that had many "admirers" rejection is likely to happen lets hope a plan and structure this summer means we can 1. Accept it will happen and 2. Know when to walk away and 3. Be able to pivot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 15 minutes ago, Mattoon said: Obviously given the summer it is a wise move to change tact, we have been burned in a multitude of ways, both in being beaten to targets by "bigger" clubs to having our eyes clawed out for what has turned into mediocre players. I just hope we don't overcompensate too much and leave our squad short of experience and leadership. I think this works for Eddie too, he can concentrate on getting the best out of his players and drawing out the maximum potential in players, which he has been so good at in the past. I also think that it buys him some time next season, if we get off to a stuttered start he will be given a little more rope to gel such a team together. I am actually excited to see how this summer goes and subsequently next season. We need to put an end to this now because it's spreading and horrendous. It's 'change tack', not 'change tact'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 3 minutes ago, Loki679 said: We need to put an end to this now because it's spreading and horrendous. It's 'change tack', not 'change tact'. Not very tactful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Probably a mute point anyway tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 8 minutes ago, Loki679 said: We need to put an end to this now because it's spreading and horrendous. It's 'change tack', not 'change tact'. I missed that, changed it for you now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 4 minutes ago, Loki679 said: Probably a mute point anyway tbf. Irregardless it needed said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) 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/ Edited April 29 by Bunk Moreland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 57 minutes ago, Mattoon said: Obviously given the summer it is a wise move to change tack, we have been burned in a multitude of ways, both in being beaten to targets by "bigger" clubs to having our eyes clawed out for what has turned into mediocre players. I just hope we don't overcompensate too much and leave our squad short of experience and leadership. I think this works for Eddie too, he can concentrate on getting the best out of his players and drawing out the maximum potential in players, which he has been so good at in the past. I also think that it buys him some time next season, if we get off to a stuttered start he will be given a little more rope to gel such a team together. I am actually excited to see how this summer goes and subsequently next season. Me too. Can’t be as bad as the last Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Me too. Can’t be as bad as the last In before Mick McCarthy - it can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 59 minutes ago, Loki679 said: Probably a mute point anyway tbf. That's true, also moot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbel1 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, Loki679 said: Probably a mute point anyway tbf. I can see the summer window being a bit of a damp squid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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