… In a farewell message, Tonali thanked Newcastle, manager Eddie Howe, his teammates and supporters for their unwavering support during his time at the club. …
… In a social media post, Tonali said it was “time to say goodbye” to the Magpies and manager Eddie Howe, although “it’s hard to find the right words” as he also thanked the club’s fans for their support. …
… Such is his status, current head coach Eddie Howe even reached out to Keegan when he got the Newcastle job in 2021 to try and get the inside track on the club and the mindset he needed to succeed. …
… He was left on the bench for the final four Premier League games of the campaign by head coach Eddie Howe, but fans briefly sang his name following their 2-0 defeat at Fulham on the last day. …
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he left forward Anthony Gordon on the bench for the second week running because he is “looking at the future”. …
Newcastle United's new manager Matthias Jaissle, recruited from Al-Ahli after Eddie Howe's departure, has stated he views the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and captain Bruno Guimaraes as a challenge and opportunity rather than a setback ahead of the Premier League season. Jaissle, who won two Austrian Bundesliga titles with Red Bull Salzburg and back-to-back AFC Champions League crowns with Al-Ahli, said the club will either sign replacements or develop existing players to fill the vacant positions.
Newcastle United's new manager Matthias Jaissle, recruited from Al-Ahli after Eddie Howe's departure, has stated he views the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and captain Bruno Guimaraes as a challenge and opportunity rather than a setback ahead of the Premier League season. Jaissle, who won two Austrian Bundesliga titles with Red Bull Salzburg and back-to-back AFC Champions League crowns with Al-Ahli, said the club will either sign replacements or develop existing players to fill the vacant positions.
Arsenal have signed 28-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m on a four-year deal. Guimaraes, who captained Newcastle, said he wanted to experience a new challenge and join the Premier League champions.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle said Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge. Guimaraes is set to become the fourth key player to leave Newcastle in less than a year, with Jaissle viewing the rebuild as an opportunity to mould a young, hungry side.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is leaving the club with immediate effect following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League with 17 defeats. Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle is expected to succeed him.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed following a poor Premier League season where the club finished 12th and an uninspiring transfer window. Newcastle sold key players including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali while missing out on targets Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz, with the departures attributed partly to the need to sell players to generate income.
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive conversations with captain Bruno Guimaraes but cannot guarantee his future at the club, after BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder.
Newcastle United and Liverpool are discussing a tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at age 75, before their Premier League opener on 23 August 2026. Newcastle will coordinate with Liverpool, supporter groups, and the Premier League to mark his memory, with the club's teams wearing black armbands during pre-season and his photo displayed at St James' Park in the seventh minute of upcoming friendlies.
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.
Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million (£92.5 million initial plus £7.5 million in add-ons). The 26-year-old said he was convinced to join after a conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, for £116m, described by City sources as a club record with no bonuses attached, though other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m and would represent a British record transfer fee.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has disclosed he has stage four cancer, which his family initially announced in January. The 75-year-old discovered the diagnosis after a car accident led to hospitalization and scans.
England forward Anthony Gordon has signed with La Liga champions Barcelona until 2031 after a transfer from Newcastle United worth more than 80m euros. Gordon, 25, said he had dreamed of playing for Barcelona since he was three years old.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe left forward Anthony Gordon on the bench for a second consecutive game against Nottingham Forest, citing tactical reasons and a shift toward defensive solidity while also indicating he is "looking at the future" after Gordon became the subject of formal interest from Bayern Munich.
Newcastle United returned to winning ways against Brighton, with goals from William Osula and Burn in the first half, though Brighton scored through Jack Hinshelwood in the second. Manager Eddie Howe faced scrutiny following a run of nine defeats in 12 league matches before the victory.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
Eberechi Eze's first-half goal secured a 1–0 win for Arsenal over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium, moving the Gunners three points clear at the top of the Premier League, though they have played a game more than Manchester City. The victory came after Arsenal had dropped to second place following Manchester City's midweek win against Burnley.