NUFC Transfer Rumours

[The Bonk]

5 hours ago, Mike said:

Aw shucks no Canucks, tbh.

 

Bro, why? Just wait until we sign Moïse Bombito to replace BDB, you'll be covering yourself in maple syrup. 

[Joelinton7]

1 hour ago, Hudson said:

So you’re annoyed at something, that might not have happened or might have happened.

 

Have I got the right ?

I’m annoyed that we haven’t been allowed to spend the money our owners would otherwise be able to allocate to us.

[Joe1984]

On 04/01/2025 at 10:54, Ben said:

 

Their new manager might want cash now to but his own players though 

Buy his own players you mean. 😄

 

 

[Hudson]

1 minute ago, Joelinton7 said:

I’m annoyed that we haven’t been allowed to spend the money our owners would otherwise be able to allocate to us.

Yeah me to brother, fucked world we live in currently. 

[Guest]

The Athletic transfer roundup for Newcastle does not make for great reading. 
 

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Newcastle United

What has happened this week?

Nothing conclusive, but exits will dominate at least the first part of January and some players are edging closer to leaving.

Martin Dubravka is wanted by Al Shabab and has agreed a deal in principle with the Saudi Pro League side. Reports in Saudi Arabia claim that Newcastle’s Carabao Cup quarter-final first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday will be Dubravka’s last match.

Eddie Howe did not confirm or deny that when asked about it at his press conference on Monday and, while the head coach would prefer to keep the Slovakia international unless a replacement is signed, Dubravka is 35, out of contract this summer and keen to take this lucrative opportunity. Newcastle also have four other senior goalkeepers and his departure will have only a negligible effect PSR-wise but, with Nick Pope the established No 1, Dubravka will no longer be playing regularly once the Englandinternational returns from injury in the next week or two.

The expectation is that Dubravka will leave this month. It feels like it is now a case of when, not if.

Miguel Almiron, meanwhile, is available and there is interest from MLS, South America, Europe and Saudi in the Paraguay international. Newcastle hope to recoup up to £10million for Almiron, but may have to settle for less. The Athletic has previously reported that Charlotte FC, River Plate and Olympiacos are among his suitors, but no deal is yet agreed.

Callum Wilson is highly unlikely to leave this month, given his present hamstring injury will keep the England international out until mid-February. The 32-year-old’s contract expires in the summer, though Newcastle can unilaterally extend that by another 12 months.

Newcastle will not rush into making a firm call either way, with the hierarchy recognising that if Wilson returns and scores goals, he may retain value and could be sold for a fee this summer. Yet, should his poor injury record continue — Wilson has made only four league appearances this season — then Newcastle could end up paying one of their top earners for another campaign, which has an impact upon their PSR position.

A decision does not have to be made imminently, however, with Newcastle retaining the ability to exercise that clause until late in the season.

Can Newcastle push the boat out in a bid for Champions League qualification?

Theoretically, yes. Yet a word of caution: Newcastle fans should not necessarily get their hopes up.

It is not that Newcastle do not want to strengthen — because they do, with several insiders insisting they will respond to opportunities to sign long-term targets — but they are extremely conscious of PSR.

Some supporters point to Newcastle’s willingness to spend £50million-plus on Marc Guehi in August as evidence of a large transfer budget. There is said to be some wiggle room but any substantial purchase would need to be offset. That would have been the case had Guehi signed. Newcastle are determined to avoid a repeat of June and a scramble to balance their books at the 11th hour.

During the January of 2023, when a top-four finish appeared attainable, Newcastle pounced to bring in Anthony Gordon for an initial £40million. But that was because what they deemed to be a decent-priced deal for a player they had wanted to sign the previous summer presented itself, while Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey also departed to partly offset that cost.

Gordon-esque transfers do not come around often in January windows. Newcastle hope another will arise, and are ready to try and conclude a deal if it does, but they are not necessarily expecting one to.

The counter-argument would also be that, given their festive form has propelled Newcastle into fifth, which may be enough for a Champions League slot, and with Sven Botman now back from long-term injury, there is no absolute need to significantly reinforce now.

Instead, the message coming out of the club is that, should they avoid sizeable expenditure this month, Newcastle will have better spending capacity for the summer.

What positions/players are they looking at?

The Guehi saga dominated August and Newcastle remain keen admirers. The feeling on Tyneside is that a January transfer would be difficult — though it is not being ruled out entirely, even if Botman’s return has lessened the immediate need.

Lens’ Khusanov fits the profile of defender Paul Mitchell, the sporting director, is looking for, while Juma Bah, the 18-year-old defender who is on loan at Real Valladolid from Sierra Leonian side AIK Freetong, has also been watched. The latter is seen as one for the future, rather than a first-team-ready recruit.

At right wing, the club enquired about Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga during the previous window. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumohas been linked but, while there is some admiration, it would be expensive and complicated. Moves for PSV’s Johan Bakayokoand Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche appear unlikely this January.

Newcastle have watched Tyler Dibling, Southampton’s 18-year-old attacking midfielder, but he is not deemed as a priority for January, and is merely one of a number of young wingers being tracked. Reports linking Manchester City’s James McAtee have been played down.

Burnley’s James Trafford, the 22-year-old Newcastle offered £16million for in June, fits the profile of goalkeeper Howe wants. That deal is more likely to be revisited come the summer, though Howe may push for another shot-stopper should Dubravka leave.

Which players could be leaving?

Beyond Almiron and Dubravka, Sean Longstaffis the first-team player who is most likely to leave.

Selling an academy graduate would represent ‘pure profit’ from a PSR perspective, so Newcastle would have to consider offers. With a 12-month extension prolonging his deal to 2026, Newcastle could command a reasonable fee for the 27-year-old, even if Howe is loath to lose him. Premier League and Championship clubs have shown interest, but bids are yet to arrive.

Crucially, Newcastle must reduce their wage budget, so significant earners in Kieran Trippierand Wilson might be moved on. The former was keen to leave during the summer and still desires a new challenge. The latter’s injury makes a mid-season exit unlikely.

Isaac Hayden, who does not train with the first-team squad, is still available for a transfer. Jamal Lewis has returned to Newcastle after his Sao Paulo loan spell was cut short by an ankle injury. The 26-year-old’s Newcastle contract expires this summer and his injury may prevent him from securing another loan.

Despite reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, Newcastle have had no contact yet and are determined to keep hold of the Brazilian and their other star men, Gordon and Alexander Isak.

 

 

[The Prophet]

Classic Waugh. A lot of what we already know.

[Pixelphish]

Just now, The Prophet said:

Classic Waugh. A lot of what we already know.

 

Welcome back TP. I missed you.

[McCormick]

14 hours ago, TRC said:

Really think we should be looking at a Morgan Rogers style signing. Someone who can play on the fringes until next season. Who that is, I have no idea.

I’m sure everyone is ; 8m and 7 in add-ons for a (now) England international was insane business. Easier said than done though. 

[aussiemag]

22 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Classic Waugh. A lot of what we already know.

 

None of these journos are getting any tip offs these days, unless a deal is imminent. 

[toon25]

If Miggy goes, I'd be pretty confident that a RW will be lined up 

[jack j]

2 hours ago, The Prophet said:

Classic Waugh. A lot of what we already know.

Nice to see you back on here

[Dan Gleebals]

1 minute ago, toon25 said:

If Miggy goes, I'd be pretty confident that a RW will be lined up 

Not so sure. We have murphy and Barnes can play there as well.  I think we will wait until the summer personally, and take and income as a positive for this years accounts.  We will then have more spending power in the summer, especially if we know we have European football.

Only exception might be a new keeper, if Dubravka goes.

[SUPERTOON]

5 minutes ago, toon25 said:

If Miggy goes, I'd be pretty confident that a RW will be lined up 

I reckon our main target is Dibling, more likely for the summer though.

[sushimonster85]

Agree on Dibling being the main target, but it will be a Summer move. Even if Miggy goes. Think the form of Murphy, combined with the presence of Barnes, Gordon, Willock, and Isak all being able to play wide roles likely means we'll feel like we have enough to see through to the end of the season. 

[Lush Vlad]

A lot of nothing in that Athletic piece. But it is quite promising that it seems like certain players wages will soon be off the books. 
 

I’ve no interest in understanding all the PSR shite. But seems like we will have some money to spend in the summer and some wiggle room with wages, too. If Lewis, Wilson, Trippier, Almiron, Dubravka and Hayden are all likely to be leaving. 

 

[TRon]

17 minutes ago, toon25 said:

If Miggy goes, I'd be pretty confident that a RW will be lined up 

 

 

There's probably already one lined up, but will probably be for the summer, not this window.

[Stal]

I reckon this barely strengthening thing is a ruse. Eddie does get sly little points in press conferences that we have to compete within PSR without sounding negative about it. Eventually that will pay off as others notice. We are playing the long game with the goal of us having a better range of spending options. Obvs just my opinion. 

 

I do want to get excited about us signing a new player though so I do wish they'd hurry up

[mosstef]

51 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said:

Agree on Dibling being the main target, but it will be a Summer move. Even if Miggy goes. Think the form of Murphy, combined with the presence of Barnes, Gordon, Willock, and Isak all being able to play wide roles likely means we'll feel like we have enough to see through to the end of the season. 

 

Osula can also play on the wing, right? Think it was mentioned back when we signed him.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Not sure if Dibling is ready to come straight in mind, or are we talking a target that probably won’t play much until next season? 

[TRC]

4 hours ago, McCormick said:

I’m sure everyone is ; 8m and 7 in add-ons for a (now) England international was insane business. Easier said than done though. 

I thought he was more than that, but I think proven championship level players who are young is worthwhile.

[rebelrouser]

I think it would be foolish to think Murphy can continue this form through the year, let alone through next season.He will be 30 in a little over a month. It is the mistake we made with Miggy. We can survive until the summer with Miggy, Barnes, and Gordon but need a replacement badly. Same for rcb.

[andyc35i]

22 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

I think it would be foolish to think Murphy can continue this form through the year, let alone through next season.He will be 30 in a little over a month. It is the mistake we made with Miggy. We can survive until the summer with Miggy, Barnes, and Gordon but need a replacement badly. Same for rcb.

I think it’s clear that we know this is the position along with RCB that needs huge investment and it’s likely for the summer window. In my opinion, those are the missing links from the first 11 that will have us competing for the title, let alone 4th / 5th.
 

The rest of the business is about improving the quality of the squad like a backup for Isak and someone to replace Pope as he ages. 

[NoU]

I would be happy with Antony, if we can get him on the cheap, like 15-20mill. Young, Brazil international RW that is used to high pressing systems and not on high wages. Man reds are desperate to sell as well.

[Holmesy]

4 minutes ago, NoU said:

I would be happy with Antony, if we can get him on the cheap, like 15-20mill. Young, Brazil international RW that is used to high pressing systems and not on high wages. Man reds are desperate to sell as well.

The problem is the league has already found him out. It doesn't take long with modern analytics to suss out a player's patterns, strengths and weaknesses. Unless he has bags of new tricks we haven't seen or he's very coachable, I don't see how he'd be an asset.

I reckon Eddie and our fanbase could restore his shot confidence but I don't think it's enough.

[NG32]

17 minutes ago, NoU said:

I would be happy with Antony, if we can get him on the cheap, like 15-20mill. Young, Brazil international RW that is used to high pressing systems and not on high wages. Man reds are desperate to sell as well.

Wouldn't touch him with a barge pole, offers Man UTD nothing.