#newcastle-united

#newcastle-united

Football's transfer window often defaults to a mercantile focus rather than a sporting one. Alexander Isak emerges as a target for Newcastle amidst a troubling pre-season, highlighting the financial pressures on clubs.

"If we lost any player it would upset our tight-knit group that's been together for two or three years now. Any player that leaves, it doesn't help but from our point of view we're just going to control what we can control."

Newcastle United reportedly look to be closing in on the appointment of Ross Wilson as their new sporting director to replace Paul Mitchell. Wilson, 41, is said to be on the verge of finalising his move from his role at Nottingham Forest to take over at St James' Park.

Newcastle are prepared to offer Tino Livramento a new six-year contract that would place him among the club's highest earners, in a bid to secure his long-term future.

Jacob Ramsey has been linked with a move away from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window, having struggled for regular game time at the club.

"First impressions are that Anthony has fitted very well into the group. His personality is really strong."

Newcastle United are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Yoane Wissa, but the player would prefer to join Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle United are considering Valencia’s 21-year-old defender Cesar Tarrega as a transfer target, being on a shortlist to improve their defensive unit.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Cardiff City attacker Jack Sykes during the summer transfer window, facing competition from Premier League rivals Sunderland.