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Manchester City Hijack Newcastle’s Trafford Deal

James Trafford (Burnley F.C.)
July 2025

Manchester City will re-sign James Trafford from Burnley after triggering their matching clause, nullifying Newcastle’s agreement. The fee is £27m, thanks to a sell-on discount.
Trafford, 22, left City for £14m in 2023. He’ll now compete with Ederson for the no.1 role under Guardiola. A five-year deal plus one-year option is agreed. Trafford has permission for a medical and rejoins City as a long-term investment.

Brentford Resist Newcastle Move for Wissa

Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
July 2025

Brentford have rejected Newcastle’s £25m bid for Yoane Wissa, who wants to leave following Bryan Mbeumo’s exit. The club is unwilling to lose another key player and hasn’t set a public price.
After multiple departures, Brentford fear losing attacking balance. Newcastle rate Wissa as Isak’s backup and prefer not to overspend. They remain interested in Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko should Isak leave. Ipswich’s Omari Hutchinson is also on Brentford’s radar for reinforcement.

Top Premier League Clubs Eye Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
April 2025

Tottenham, Chelsea, and Newcastle remain keen on signing Marc Guéhi, who could leave as a free agent in 2026 if no deal is agreed this summer.
Guéhi impressed during Palace’s 3-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Aston Villa, boosting his stock among Premier League suitors.

Pavlidis on Premier League Radar After 34 G/A Season

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
Summer 2025

Benfica striker Pavlidis is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle, and top La Liga clubs after notching 24 goals and 10 assists this season.
The Greek forward’s €100m release clause might not hold back a deal. Benfica are expected to negotiate a lower fee with several clubs circling.

Luis Henrique Draws Five-Way Interest Including Bayern & Newcastle

Luis Henrique (Marseille)
Summer 2025

Marseille winger Luis Henrique is attracting transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest ahead of the summer window.
The 23-year-old Brazilian’s impressive pace and versatility have made him a hot prospect across Europe, with Inter preparing an initial approach and Marseille expected to demand over €30 million for a deal.

Jack Grealish Attracts Summer Interest From Newcastle, AC Milan & Chelsea

Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
March 2025

Newcastle, AC Milan, and Chelsea are exploring a potential summer move for Jack Grealish, who has struggled for form at Manchester City and may be offloaded.
Grealish is yet to score in the Premier League this season. Amid City’s openness to a sale, clubs are preparing bids while assessing his role and market value.

Arsenal – Ekitike Eyed as Alternative to Isak

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Summer 2025

Arsenal are targeting Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as a backup option to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. The 22-year-old has bounced back from a tough spell at PSG with 19 goals and 8 assists this season.
With Newcastle demanding £150m for Isak, Arsenal are considering Ekitike’s more affordable £60m valuation. The Gunners view him as a strong fit and a realistic option if Isak proves too expensive.

Raphinha Sparks Tunnel Clash After Brazil’s Loss to Argentina

Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona), Endrick (Brazil, Palmeiras), Joelinton (Brazil, Newcastle)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa), Leandro Paredes (Argentina, Roma)
Post-match, after Brazil’s heavy defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying

Raphinha was involved in a heated tunnel incident following Brazil’s loss to Argentina, stemming from provocative pre-match comments and on-field tension.
As Raphinha exited toward the locker room, he was intentionally bumped by Emiliano Martínez, prompting an altercation with Leandro Paredes. Raphinha tried to confront them but was held back by Endrick and escorted away by Joelinton. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni played down the clash, forgiving Raphinha and attributing the comments to motivational intent.

Newcastle identify Victor Boniface as potential Isak replacement

Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen
Summer 2025


Newcastle United are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as a replacement if Alexander Isak departs.
The Nigeria international, who has scored 10 goals in 22 matches this season, is valued at £40 million. Chelsea are also tracking him. A potential move to Saudi Arabia in January fell through, but Leverkusen are expected to overhaul the squad this summer.

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