NUFC Transfer Rumours

[r0cafella]

Just now, Lush Vlad said:

Exactly. I don’t see it as an uninspiring signing and would love it if we were in for him. 
 

Only to not sign him after a month long saga and then end up signing nobody  

Uninspiring because he won't be cheap and won't get much better. 

 

He's a good player don't get me wrong but id want us to be more ambitious and signing players who's ceiling is higher. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

23 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

He's not bad, but won't improve. It's a signing that funds our rivals and doesn't really push us forward. 

 

Would be hoping for someone with a much higher ceiling. 

 

It's a west ham, Fulham, palace signing. 

I think Chelsea have enough funds to outspend us anyway TBH

[500bhp]

1 hour ago, r0cafella said:

Deal sheet. 

 

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Would Yoane Wissa be a good alternative to Ekitike?

Newcastle are reassessing their options across multiple positions, given they have missed out on their top targets.

 

One of those is in attack, where a younger, versatile profile such as Joao Pedro or Ekitike was being sought. Now, Newcastle are considering alternatives, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa among them, even though he was not under active discussion as a target 10 days ago.

 

Wissa scored 19 Premier League goals last season and has the versatility to play across the frontline. He is experienced in the top flight and would be able to deliver immediately, so, in that regard, moving for the DR Congo international makes a lot of sense.

 

However, Wissa turns 29 in September, so he is significantly older than the preferred age profile for recruits of 24 and under, while he may miss a significant portion of the season in early 2026 due to the Africa Cup of Nations. Brentford’s asking price could also be a major hurdle.

 

Moves for other Premier League and European strikers are also being explored — Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a free agent after leaving Everton, is one, though Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is not presently under consideration — but Newcastle are keen not to rush into making a signing for the sake of it.

 

Although they are confident they will make additions this summer, despite receiving multiple knockbacks so far, there is a recognition that Newcastle cannot afford to bring just any player in. Howe believes they must remain calm and ensure they spend money on the “right players” who will improve the squad.

 

No bid has yet been made for Wissa, though Newcastle may formalise their interest soon if they determine he is their next-best option.

 

What positions/players are they still looking at?

Goalkeeper, centre-back, and a forward to replace Callum Wilson are the priority positions, while a midfielder to replace Longstaff would also ideally be recruited.

 

Newcastle have pursued James Trafford for more than a year but have struggled to make substantive progress during negotiations with Burnley this summer, given their divergent respective valuations of the goalkeeper. Manchester City, his former club, have Trafford on a list of possible goalkeeper options. Newcastle risk losing out on another key target.

 

Should Newcastle fail to sign Trafford, there is no guarantee they will move for another goalkeeper, despite scouting Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, among others.

 

Centre-backs based in the Premier League and across Europe have been discussed during recruitment meetings. Newcastle remain interested in Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace and England defender who is in the final year of his contract, having failed in a month-long pursuit last August. Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini and Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi have also featured during transfer discussions.

 

While their long-term need for a new right-sided centre-back is acute, Newcastle have struggled to find an available option of suitable quality so far. Chelsea’s Axel Disasi is not under consideration, despite reports to the contrary, while Juventus’ Nicolo Savona is not an active option, either.

 

 

Guehi is admired by those at St James’ Park (Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Which players could be leaving?

Isak will not be departing, Newcastle insist — though it is not just their star striker who they have no need or appetite to sell. The consistent and firm message has been that Newcastle will rebuff interest in Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento, who is repeatedly linked with Manchester City.

 

However, Odysseas Vlachodimos is available, most likely for a loan given the PSR ramifications of selling the Greece international who Newcastle paid £20m for, and Real Betis are among the clubs interested in the 31-year-old. Newcastle would likely need to cover a significant portion of Vlachodimos’ wages, should he be loaned out. Vlachodimos was not included in the Newcastle squad for Saturday’s defeat at Celtic.

 

Martin Dubravka had been expected to leave and may still do so, though the Trafford situation and lack of progress in agreeing a deal with Burnley mean that it is not certain another goalkeeper will be signed. In that eventuality, Dubravka is likely to stay.

 

Matt Targett is available, despite starting at Celtic, and so is Isaac Hayden, whose current deal expires next summer.

 

Joe Willock has two years left on his contract and has been linked with moves elsewhere, though Howe would ideally like to keep the former Arsenal midfielder, especially foll

owing Longstaff’s exit.

 

Chris Waugh

 

 

Bloody hell. Its like being back in 2018. Same type of language used then. Let's hope the local journalists really are clueless to what's going on in the background. 

[cubaricho]

43 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Hear me out...

Why even post this man. Just stop.  

[cubaricho]

36 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Not sure what we were doing for a year if we are now struggling to find strikers and a CB. A whole year to plan for this window and this is the position we are in ?

Brother  

[Lush Vlad]

34 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Uninspiring because he won't be cheap and won't get much better. 

 

He's a good player don't get me wrong but id want us to be more ambitious and signing players who's ceiling is higher. 

I mean, he offers us something different to the backline with his pace and power and he would be an upgrade on Schar. 
 

Not that we’re even linked with him  but at this point. I don’t think it would he uninspiring in the slightest. We need players and seems like we have already had to lower our sights and look elsewhere for other positions. 

[The Prophet]

29 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

Why even post this man. Just stop.  

 

It's the transfer rumours thread...

[Sibierski]

Chalobah is someone I said we should’ve got last summer when we were pissing about over Guehi. Was available for a bargain price, ended up going to Palace on loan ffs  Then recalled back, done well, and price now going to be more expensive then if we just made a move last summer (like someone else). 

[Kid Icarus]

36 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

It's the transfer rumours thread...

Yeah but the source is...oh it's The Athletic, one of the most reputable sources going.

[Mole]

Not that I usually give a shit about thread semantics, but in fairness to people questioning it - It's literally just a general update, it doesn't even mention links to any specific club.

 

Probably more suited to the realistic targets thread.

[Skeletor]

If Chalobah is a realistic transfer target then we're cooked.

[David Edgar]

1 minute ago, Skeletor said:

If Chalobah is a realistic transfer target then we're cooked.

 

And no longer cooking.

[Mole]

2 minutes ago, Skeletor said:

If Chalobah is a realistic transfer target then we're cooked.

Based on everyone's reactions this summer I think you already are tbh

[Ikon]

It’s also been so quiet lately. It’s already August next week  Hopefully something out of the blue soon. Just doesn’t feel like it though, unfortunately.

 

 

Edited July 22, 2025 by Ikon

[Kimbo]

I quite like Chalobah and he would fit the premier league experience requirement, Chelsea would probably take the piss though. I have no clue who we’ll go for next, it feels like a lot of good rumours have come and gone. Maybe we’ll keep our budget hoping players become available in the next window.

[black_n_white]

10 minutes ago, Ikon said:

It’s also been so quiet lately. It’s already August next week  Hopefully something out of the blue soon. Just doesn’t feel like it though, unfortunately.

 

 

 

Villa haven’t done much either? Maybe they are struggling like us?

[Fenham Mag]

9 minutes ago, Ikon said:

It’s also been so quiet lately. It’s already August next week  Hopefully something out of the blue soon. Just doesn’t feel like it though, unfortunately.

 

 

 

 

We are back at the monitoring stage in the cycle chart. 

[Toon1984]

Eventhough it ‘hurts’ our caution in the transfer market is justified. There’s a long list of clubs who have bought several players that just weren’t good enough or didn’t fit. 
You tie your hands financially in future in terms of PSR and get lots of foot stamping from the same folk who are criticizing this window.

Our strategy was right, it didn’t work. Time for a new one.

[gdm]

A week ago today the stories about going for Ekitike came out. So much excitement for it to completely go so shit. Ekitike gone to Liverpool, Isak reportedly unhappy, lost out on Trafford and not a single credible link since Ekitike. Oh aye and we lost 4-0

 

edit: Suds is on board tho hurrah 

 

 

Edited July 22, 2025 by gdm

[andyc35i]

1 minute ago, gdm said:

A week ago today the stories about going for Ekitike came out. So much excitement for it to completely go so shit. Ekitike gone to Liverpool, Isak reportedly unhappy, lost out on Trafford and not a single credible link since Ekitike. Oh aye and we lost 4-0

Things can only get better mate

[Skeletor]

5 minutes ago, Toon1984 said:

Eventhough it ‘hurts’ our caution in the transfer market is justified. There’s a long list of clubs who have bought several players that just weren’t good enough or didn’t fit. 
You tie your hands financially in future in terms of PSR and get lots of foot stamping from the same folk who are criticizing this window.

Our strategy was right, it didn’t work. Time for a new one.

 

If it didn't work, it wasn't right. This isn't missing out on one or two targets. Its missing out on all of them bar Elanga who is a rung below the level of the other players we've been targeting. 

[Shearergol]

3 minutes ago, andyc35i said:

Things can only get better mate

 

I have news for you.....

[Kanj]

What I find particularly frustrating is that despite playing domestically Delap and JP were far from the prospect Isak was when we landed him. Ekiteke is some way off that too and he was abroad but given the desperation Liverpool are in to find a striker, coupled with the continued inflation of transfer fees and rising wages of every single player in football, the deals are becoming absurdly priced beyond what we’ve been able to grow. 

[Geordie Magpie]

5 minutes ago, Kanj said:

What I find particularly frustrating is that despite playing domestically Delap and JP were far from the prospect Isak was when we landed him. Ekiteke is some way off that too and he was abroad but given the desperation Liverpool are in to find a striker, coupled with the continued inflation of transfer fees and rising wages of every single player in football, the deals are becoming absurdly priced beyond what we’ve been able to grow. 

We won't pay over our values due to how strict PSR is.

 

PSR/FFP is outdated and clearly needs changed, three year loss limit has been stuck at 105m for over a decade and should be increased in line with inflation due to how out of control transfer fees are getting these days 

 

When rules were introduced the record transfer fee spend by a premier league club was £50m, it's now £105m

 

 

Edited July 22, 2025 by Geordie Magpie

[Kanj]

1 minute ago, Geordie Magpie said:

We won't pay over our values due to how strict PSR is.

 

PSR/FFP is outdated and clearly needs changed, three year loss limit has been stuck at 105m for over a decade and should be increased in line with inflation due to how out of control transfer fees are getting these days 

yeah that’s what I’ve been banging on about and it’s truly absurd that it isn’t. Salary caps in the USA update every season with the change in the revenue streams.