James Trafford (Burnley)
March 2025
Newcastle United remain strongly interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford ahead of the summer window as they prepare to overhaul their goalkeeping department.
Despite already having three senior keepers, manager Eddie Howe sees the 22-year-old—who has kept 27 clean sheets this season—as a long-term target. Man City hold a buy-back clause but aren’t expected to act on it.
Fabian Schar (Newcastle United)
March 2025
Fabian Schar is set to sign a contract extension with Newcastle United as his current deal was due to expire at the end of the season
Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the Swiss defender’s new deal is “imminent,” ensuring the 33-year-old remains a key part of the squad beyond this campaign.
Collette Roche (Manchester United)
March 2025
Newcastle have identified Man Utd’s chief operating officer Collette Roche as a top candidate to replace Darren Eales as their next chief executive.
Roche has reportedly attracted strong interest from the Magpies due to her experience at Old Trafford, where she has held a senior leadership role overseeing key operations.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
April 2025 (ahead of summer window)
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is drawing interest from multiple top clubs after a difficult season with no Premier League goals.
Amid City’s willingness to sell, Newcastle, Milan, and Chelsea are evaluating a summer move as the 29-year-old seeks to revive his form elsewhere.
Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion
March 2025
After a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler burned his tactical notes in front of his players to symbolize a fresh start.
The bold gesture ignited a stunning turnaround, with Brighton going on a seven-game unbeaten run, including wins over Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Newcastle. The act has been credited with resetting the team’s mindset.
Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)
Summer 2025 window
Newcastle are reportedly readying a £30m bid to sign 22-year-old centre-back Jarell Quansah.
With 22 appearances this season and cover at right-back, Newcastle hope to lure him with the promise of regular first-team football.
Joey Barton, former Premier League midfielder
26 March 2025
Found guilty of assaulting his wife by pushing her to the ground and kicking her in the head.
Barton received a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, after Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard of a 2021 incident at the couple’s home in south-west London. His wife suffered a bloody nose and forehead injury. The court noted his history of violence but chose not to impose immediate jail time, citing that the couple remain in a “happy relationship” and have a child. Barton plans to appeal the decision.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United / England)
24 March 2025
Gordon has pulled out of England’s squad after sustaining a hip injury during Friday’s 2-0 win over Albania.
The winger came off the bench but picked up a knock in his 15-minute cameo. He has now returned to Newcastle for further assessment and will miss Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
André Onana (Manchester United) and Éderson (Manchester City)
Summer 2025
Saudi Pro League clubs — including Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad — want both keepers.
United and City are scouting Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp) and Lucas Chevalier (Lille) as replacements. Newcastle United and West Ham are also interested in Lammens.
