Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Juventus)
Summer 2025
Juventus are preparing a €70m move for Sandro Tonali and may include Douglas Luiz in a swap deal to reduce the cost.
Talks are ongoing internally at Juventus. Tonali is seen as the top midfield target to reinforce their squad next season.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
March 2025
Manchester United are reportedly ready to move for Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has a £40m relegation clause in his contract, with Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle also monitoring the 22-year-old.
The clause becomes active if Ipswich are relegated, making Delap a prime target as the club sits 12 points from safety. United have already held internal discussions ahead of a possible summer bid.
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.
