Celtic (a) SOLD OUT
Espanyol (h) Public sale now
Atletico Madrid (h) SOLD OUT
Aston Villa (a) details awaited

Update:
At last, Elanga 

The elongated acquisition by Newcastle United of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga was finally confirmed by both clubs on Friday night.

The 23 year-old Swedish international had flown into Tyneside on Tuesday for his medical before signing a long-term contract of undisclosed duration for a claimed £55m fee (£52m plus £3m add-ons).

Elanga is yet to be issued with a squad number and joins fellow countrymen Alexander Isak and Emil Krafth in Eddie Howe's squad.

His signing marks the end of a protracted chase by United, with a failed bid first reported a year ago, firm interest during the January 2024 window and a player who was on the radar of club staff as far back as September 2018.

That came when scoring for Manchester United U18s against their Magpie counterparts - Elanga then repeating the feat on Tyneside six months later; both goals coming before his 17th birthday. 

Fast forward to August 2019 and the winger came off the bench for the closing stages of a 4-0 U21 away win at SJP for his side. 

Back in the region with Manchester United U18s a month later, the Swede netted twice in as many minutes for the Red Devils at Little Benton - prompting us to describe him at that time as "unplayable". 

Handed a Premier League debut in a 1-2 defeat to Leicester City at Old Trafford in May 2021, the first of Anthony's 14 goals in that competition came a week later at Wolves.

A senior international bow arrived during March 2022, replacing Isak late on against the Czechs in Stockholm - Elanga's first Sweden goal following against Norway three months later, again after coming on for Isak.

The 2023/24 season began with Anthony making a £15m switch to Nottingham Forest, starting in their 3-1 win at Gallowgate on Boxing Day and teeing up the first two goals of Chris Wood's hat-trick.

Firing an equaliser past Martin Dubravka as Newcastle won 3-2 in the return at the City Ground, Elanga played no part in last season's Carabao Cup penalty shootout at the same venue but did chip in with an assist as United won the PL meeting 3-1 there last November.

Most recently, Elanga left Tyneside empty-handed despite playing a part in two of his side's three goals during a 4-3 PL success for the Magpies back in February.

He ended the season with six goals and another 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, also playing 45 minutes of an FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City at Wembley.

Swapping a place in the Europa League with Forest for a Champions League spot with Newcastle, Elanga does have experience in both competitions from his Manchester United days - netting at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

NUFC under Howe - major incoming deals: 

Jan 2022 Kieran Trippier Atletico Madrid (£12m)
Jan 2022 Chris Wood Burnley (£25m)
Jan 2022 Bruno Guimaraes Olympique Lyonnais (£35m)
Jan 2022 Dan Burn Brighton and Hove Albion (£13m)
Jun 2022 Matt Targett Aston Villa (£12m)
Jun 2022 Nick Pope Burnley (£10m)
Jul 2022 Sven Botman Lille (£35m)
Aug 2022 Alexander Isak Real Sociedad (£60m)
Jan 2023 Anthony Gordon Everton (£45m)
Jul 2023 Sandro Tonali AC Milan (£55m)
Jul 2023 Harvey Barnes Leicester City (£38m)
Aug 2023 Valentino Livramento Southampton (£31m)
Jun 2024 Lloyd Kelly unattached (Free)
Jul 2024 Odysseas Vlachodimos Nottingham Forest (£20m)
Jul 2024 Lewis Hall Chelsea (£28m)
Aug 2024 William Osula Sheffield United (£15m)
Jul 2025 Anthony Elanga Nottingham Forest (£55m)

Update:
Coach arrival 

2025/26:
TV changes

Wednesday saw the Premier League adhere to their own timetable for once, publishing live TV alterations for the second and third weekends of the season. 

Both Newcastle games move as follows:

Mon 25.08.2025 Liverpool (h) 8pm Sky
Sat 30.08.2025 Leeds United (a) 5.30pm Sky

News of the overdue September TV changes is awaited, with the scheduling of those games influenced by when European club fixtures are played.

Those PL amendments should appear soon, although it's predicted that some or all of the following will come with either/or caveats:

Sat 13.09.2025 tbc Wolves (h)
Sat 20.09.2025 tbc Bournemouth (a)
Sat 27.09.2025 tbc Arsenal (h)

Update:
Longstaff bid rejected

2025/26:
Pre-season TV coverage

Following a successful visit back in July 2022, Eddie Howe and his squad will return to Austria later this month for a pre-season training camp.

Their destination for a five day stay is the Tyrol village of Seefeld, previously used by Manchester City and Liverpool and currently hosting Turks Istanbul Basaksehir.

Confirming Newcastle's visit, Austrian-based websites make no mention of them playing any matches during their visit.

This will be the third time that United have included Austria in their schedule, Sam Allardyce leading a training camp in 2007 at Stegersbach (no matches) and Howe overseeing a stint at Saalfelden three years ago (two matches).

United have announced six public friendlies, with a training ground kickabout predicted before heading to Austria:

Sat 19.07.2025 Celtic (Scotland) (a)
Sun 27.07.2025 Arsenal (n) in Singapore
Wed 30.07.2025 Team K League (South Korea) (a)
Sun 03.08.2025 Spurs (n) in South Korea
Fri 08.08.2025 Espanyol (h) (Spain) (h)
Sat 09.08.2025 Atletico Madrid (Spain) (h)

Latest:
Wilson: 49 and out

Statement from Callum Wilson, Monday:

To all Magpies

It's time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon.

Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.

I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate End really is as special as they say.

All good things come to an end but there's no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my family's hearts.

Thank you for the memories. 
CW9

Wilson leaves with 49 goals to his name for the Magpies - 47 of which came in the Premier League, a total bettered only by Alexander Isak and Alan Shearer. 

He made 130 appearances in all competitions, including 81 starts, United playing a total of 229 matches during his five years as a Magpie.

Talk of a pay-as-you-play deal to remain at Gallowgate following the expiration of his contract mercifully came to nothing, leaving the 33 year-old to leave with his head held high - and his reputation undiluted.

RGR:
Rocky road 

Mark Allison aka Run Geordie Run continues to trek through the state of Colorado, with over 1,800 miles of his charitable journey through the USA now completed.

Mark is fundraising for St. Benedicts Hospice and donations have exceeded £23,500 so far. If you can help to boost that, please do so online here. The RGR blog is here

2025/26:
Here are the young men 

NUFC have confirmed 11 first year scholars will join the club's academy on a full-time basis this coming season:

Sam Alabi, Jack Callaghan, Luke Gilligan, Oliver Holland, Mason Miley, Michael Mills, Noah Morgan, Ethan Ndiweni, Thomas Old, Jack Patterson and Sam Pinnington.

Eight of those players appeared for the club's U18 side last season including Mason Miley (younger brother of Lewis and Jamie) and Ethan Ndiweni (younger brother of Michael).

2025/26:
Take five 

Several readers have contacted us regarding the 2025/26 Newcastle United season ticket terms and conditions and the clause regarding occupancy that is now included.

We're happy to share this for anyone who is unaware:

4.6 Further, your Season Ticket shall not be eligible for renewal and shall be terminated for the subsequent season if your Season Ticket has been unused for 5 (five) individual Matches in the Season (these need not be consecutive). 

Your Season Ticket shall be determined as having been used for the Season if you have met any of the following criteria: (i) you have attended the individual Match in person by successfully scanning in at the turnstiles at the Ground; (ii) you have successfully transferred your ticket for the Match in accordance with clause 4.4; and/or (iii) you have requested a re-sale of your Season Ticket for the individual Match in accordance with clause 4.2 of these Terms and Conditions (regardless of whether your ticket was then sold by the Club as a result).

Find the full season ticket terms and conditions here

PS: The existing sale/transfer limit of 10 Premier League home games per season continues to apply.

Update:
Teen trio: one in 

Sky Sports report that Newcastle have completed a move for Alfie Hutchinson from Rangers, the first of three signings set to boost the club's Academy squad.

The 16 year-old right-sided attacker was spotted on Tyneside earlier in the week and official confirmation of his arrival is now expected in the coming days. 

Also tipped for a switch from Ibrox to Gallowgate is fellow 16 year-old Scottish youth international Oliver Goodbrand, whose favoured position is at left full back.

Updates are also awaited on United's proposed acquisition of Isaac Moran, following news that the England youth international had rejected a contract offer from current club Liverpool. The central midfielder is also 16.

Giveaway:
Compo winner

Free agents leaving SJP:

Josh Donaldson
James Huntley
Jamal Lewis
Lloyd Kelly
Harry Powell
Rory Powell
Ellis Stanton
Jay Turner-Cooke
Callum Wilson

Former Magpies leaving their clubs include:

Graeme Carrick Boro C
Andy Carroll Bordeaux
Luuk De Jong PSV Eindhoven (tbc)
Nicky Deverdics Blyth Spartans
Damien Duff Shelbourne M
Paul Dummett Carlisle United
Fraser Forster Spurs
Dwight Gayle Hibernian (retired) 
Grant Hanley Birmingham City
Jeff Hendrick Derby County
JJ Hooper Blyth Spartans
Tim Krul Luton Town
Greg Olley Gateshead
Jonjo Shelvey Burnley
Steven Taylor Al Qabila
Ben Tozer Forest Green Rovers (retired)
Jonathan Woodgate Boro C
Jack Young Wycombe Wanderers