The Magpies like the Frenchman but also have other irons in the fire with Eddie Howe weighing up all the options

Elanga’s standout attribute is his frightening physicality, with the Swede undoubtedly one of the fastest footballers on the planet – as seen in the days leading up to his transfer, when the winger was recorded running a 100m sprint in just 10.93 seconds, with a top speed of 39.7km/h (24.7 mph).

Newcastle United and Liverpool are both reportedly interested in Hugo Ekitiké, who could be on the move from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. Paris Saint-Germain, his former club, stand to benefit

James Trafford is due back with Burnley in the coming days as Scott Parker's side prepare for their Premier League return. This, as Newcastle United attempt to close the gap between the two clubs in transfer negotiations.

The fact that Newcastle United have only ever bought one new player (Nick Pope) in any summer transfer window before we reach July, made no difference to those going on like it was the end of the world that no major signings arrived in June 2025, only teenage winger Antonito from Malaga as he was becoming a free agent.

In a recent report, Bild mentioned that Newcastle United are set to rival Chelsea for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi. It has been claimed that the Magpies are keeping a keen eye on the German

Sean Longstaff’s potential move to Leeds United could offer one Newcastle United player the chance to shine next season.

Newcastle United are now looking to sign Hugo Ekitike. With Anthony Elanga finally announced on Friday, The Telegraph report that Eddie Howe and United have put their focus now on adding the Eintracht Frankfurt forward to the former Forest winger. Newcastle United Set To Rival Chelsea For This Borussia Dortmund Winger: Good Signing For Howe?

Newcastle United kicked off their pre-season preparations with a 4-0 win over Mark Hughes' Carlisle United on Saturday, with Eddie Howe fielding two different XIs in the Darsley Park clash.

Newcastle United have appointed Martin Mark as their new set piece coach for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old had been tracked by the club for some time after his innovative work at FC Midtjylland caught the eye.