Newcastle United — Premier League club signing younger continental players including Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for £34m, amid transfer activity around Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with Bruno Guimaraes but is unable to offer any guarantees on his captain’s future. …
… Sandro Tonali, who joined Tottenham in a £100m deal from Newcastle United, missed out with “one small problem”, while defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi also didn’t figure. …
Aladji Bamba Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba in a deal worth up to £34 million, with the highly-rated youngster expected to complete his move after undergoing a medical on Thursday. …
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 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.
Tottenham defeated A-League champions Auckland FC in a pre-season match in New Zealand, with Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scoring. Manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a young side to manage risk after the long trip, with new signing Mateus Fernandes the only major summer arrival to feature.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba in a deal worth up to £34 million, with the 20-year-old French midfielder expected to complete his move after a medical. The move reflects Newcastle's focus on recruiting emerging talent, with Bamba becoming the club's fourth signing of the summer.
Barcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a contract until 2031, with media reports valuing the deal at €22 million plus add-ons. The 24-year-old reunites with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who gave him his Germany senior debut.
Newcastle United have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34m on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has made 12 competitive starts for Monaco, is due to undergo a medical on Thursday as part of Newcastle's shift toward signing younger continental players.
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.
Newcastle United supporters will vote on a new crest, as the club seeks to update its 1988 badge to perform better on modern digital platforms and merchandise. The club surveyed 19,500 members and found 84% wanted the redesign to honour heritage rather than completely overhaul the emblem.
Newcastle United will hold a supporter ballot in August to choose a new club badge, the first change since 1988. The club says the current crest struggles to perform on modern digital platforms and merchandise, though 84% of surveyed members want the redesign to honour the club's heritage.
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.
Premier League side Newcastle United have signed 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year deal, with the transfer fee amounting to approximately €27 million. Steur becomes Newcastle's third senior signing of the transfer window.
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 Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5 million, setting a club transfer record. The move marks the second-largest fee ever received by Newcastle for a player in the club's history.
Former England striker Callum Wilson, 34, is in advanced talks with Brentford following his departure from West Ham and is expected to sign an initial 12-month contract this week. The free agent would provide competition for Igor Thiago and allow 19-year-old Kaye Furo to move out on loan.
Aston Villa were fined 22.5m euros by Uefa for breaching squad-cost rules and face registration restrictions for the Champions League next season; Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United also received financial penalties for similar breaches.
Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to replace Newcastle's Tino Livramento, who was ruled out of England's World Cup campaign with a calf injury sustained during training. Chalobah will join the squad after England's opening match against Croatia and could feature in a behind-closed-doors game against Sporting Kansas City before the group fixture against Ghana.
Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup campaign after sustaining a calf injury during training, and has been replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Brazil full-back Wesley injured his left groin 15 minutes into a 2-1 World Cup preparation win over Egypt and will undergo tests to determine if he can participate in Brazil's Group C campaign starting Saturday against Morocco. Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Wesley has a muscle problem and they will wait for diagnostic results, but believes the player will have time to recover.
Scotland and Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment after the information was inadvertently made public through social media. He said treatment is progressing well and thanked medical staff while requesting privacy for himself and his family.
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.
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
Barcelona has agreed a deal worth more than £69 million (over €80 million) with Newcastle United for England international Anthony Gordon, beating interest from Bayern Munich. Gordon's contract with Newcastle runs until 2030, and Everton will receive 15 percent of the transfer fee via a sell-on clause from Gordon's 2023 move to the Magpies.
Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 1-0 lead against Leeds United when Mathys Tel conceded a penalty after 74 minutes, allowing Leeds to equalize. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi witnessed another display of self-destruction, with Tel making reckless mistakes in both halves.
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.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will withdraw its multi-billion-dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, citing that the investment required is no longer consistent with its current investment strategy. The breakaway golf tour has announced a "strategic evolution" with a new independent board as it seeks replacement financial investors.
Former Ghana national football team head coach Chris Hughton, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025, underwent surgery the following month and reports a smooth recovery one year after the procedure, describing himself as feeling healthy and full of energy.