Also known as: Tyneside · Newcastle academy · the Magpies · Newcastle team · Magpies
Newcastle — English football club that featured in transfer coverage including sales of midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal.
… City have long been admirers of Newcastle academy graduate Anderson. The player is currently preparing for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but club-to-club talks can continue to take place. …
… Barcelona – who are adamant a decision will come early next week – have already paid £69.3m for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, who is competing for an England starting spot with Rashford at the World Cup. …
… Ancelotti’s side struck first after only seven minutes when Mohanad Lashin was caught in possession on the edge of his own penalty box by Bruno Guimaraes and the Newcastle midfielder tucked a low finish past goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir. …
… They broke the British transfer record to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125m and also bought Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for £116m. …
… City have long been admirers of Newcastle academy graduate Anderson. The player is currently preparing for the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico, but club-to-club talks can continue. …
… Newcastle’s Dan Burn, who can also play at left-back, will wear No 15. Elliott Anderson’s emergence as a key player for Tuchel appears to have been cemented by the Nottingham Forest midfielder being handed No 8. …
… In addition to strengthening their midfield, United are also looking to bring in a left-sided player, with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall among the players on their radar, and striking support for Benjamin Sesko. …
… After spending two years in the first team at Leeds, Milner was sold to Newcastle after his boyhood club were relegated to the Championship in 2004. …
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 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.
Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.
Kevin Keegan, former England player and manager and double Ballon d'Or winner, has died at age 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at the time of his death.
Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the club needs to sign more players beyond the two already acquired, with the club working to complete transfers before the 2026-27 season. Iraola also highlighted the challenge of managing the side's campaign without key players including Mo Salah and those with long-term injuries.
Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.
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.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
Tottenham have completed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85m guaranteed fee. Fernandes, who has played once for Portugal, spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, and is Spurs' fifth summer signing.
Germany was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra time. Paraguay's Jonathan Tah's error in sudden death and Jose Canale's decisive penalty kick secured Paraguay's passage to the last 16.
Robert Lewandowski has signed a two-year deal with MLS side Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona. The 37-year-old Polish striker ended his four-year stint in La Liga and was also of interest to AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League.
Bournemouth have turned down an enquiry from Arsenal for 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, saying he is not for sale this summer and intends to extend his contract. Scott is also a target for Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
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.
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time face significant jeopardy following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami. With three points and a minus-three goal difference giving only a 42% chance of claiming one of the eight best third-place team spots, Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to learn their fate as the rest of the groups play their final games.
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a medial collateral ligament injury to his left ankle, sustained in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund player will remain with the team in the USA.
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a medial collateral ligament injury to his left ankle, sustained in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old will remain with the team in the USA despite being sidelined for several months.
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.
Liverpool are set to sign 22-year-old winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his £34.6m release clause, with the club conducting his medical in the United States. Munoz will be Liverpool's first signing since Andoni Iraola became head coach.
Manchester City's second offer of £120m (£106m initial plus add-ons) for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected. The 23-year-old England international prefers a move to City over Manchester United, and the two clubs continue negotiations despite Anderson's World Cup preparations.
Manchester United await Barcelona's decision on whether to trigger a £26m clause to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent by June 15. Speculation suggests Barcelona may not complete the signing, potentially leaving Rashford in a difficult position given his lucrative contract running until 2028.
Brazil full-back Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him. Wesley suffered an adductor muscle injury in Brazil's 2-1 preparation match against Egypt.
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.
England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica imminent. Silva steered Fulham from the Championship to Premier League promotion in 2021 and has since established them as a top-flight side.
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
Former England international James Milner has retired after a 24-year Premier League career at age 40, leaving Brighton after three seasons. The versatile forward holds the record for most Premier League appearances and won three league titles and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.