8 deals Newcastle United are predicted to complete during the summer transfer window
There are some major decisions expected to be made by Newcastle United at the end of the current season.
Newcastle United are expected to be active during the January transfer window as they look to boost Eddie Howe’s squad in a bid to move on from what has been a challenging campaign so far.
However, there is also a possibly transformative transfer window lying in wait for the Magpies next summer as several key players are facing questions over their futures at St James Park. As it stands, a number of United favourites are set to depart the club when their contracts come to an end when the 2025/26 campaign comes to a close and that will increase the need for reinforcements to arrive.
There is also a feeling further quality additions are needed if Howe’s men are to become consistent challengers for a Champions League place and for major honours following last season’s historic Carabao Cup final win against Liverpool. But what business could be conducted next summer? We take to AI tool Grok3 to get a prediction on the incomings and outgoings that could take place ahead of next season.
Who is predicted to leave Newcastle United during the summer transfer window?
Emil Krafth - Free transfer to FC Copenhagen
The Swedish defender has been a reliable figure within the Magpies squad after making a surprise move to Tyneside during Steve Bruce’s managerial reign. However, Grok3 predicts Krafth will depart St James Park when his contract comes to an end next summer and will join Danish side FC Copenhagen.
Fabian Schar - Free transfer to Galatasaray
Unquestionably one of United’s best value-for-money signings in their recent history. The £3m paid to Deportivo La Coruna has been returned several times over by Schar as he has become a consistent presence during Newcastle’s improvement in recent years. However, Grok3 predicts the Swiss defender will leave next summer and make a free transfer switch to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Kieran Trippier - Free transfer to Nottingham Forest
Arguably the most important signing made in the aftermath of the PIF-led takeover at St James Park in November 2021, Trippier has proved to be the catalyst for the upturn in fortunes that followed. Speculation over his future has continued to make headlines over the last 18 months and Grok3 has predicted a reunion with his former Burnley manager Sean Dyche when his Magpies contract comes to an end next summer.
Nick Pope - £10m to Burnley
The England goalkeeper has been another solid addition made during Eddie Howe’s managerial reign and despite recent questions about his place in the Magpies side, Pope can reflect on the positive impact he has made during his time on Tyneside. However, Grok3 predicts he will make a return to former club Burnley next summer and clear the way for the Magpies to add another goalkeeper to their ranks.
Who are Newcastle United predicted to sign during the summer transfer window?
Kees Smit - £25m from AZ Alkmaar
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has come to the attention of several big name clubs across European football after impressing for the Eredivisie club. Already a Dutch Under-21 international, Smit is expected to make a big money move next summer with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona said to be paying close attention to his progress. However, Grok3 predicts Newcastle will win the race for his services with a £25m deal.
James Trafford - £30m from Manchester City
Here we go again! Newcastle were strongly linked with a move for England Under-21 goalkeeper Trafford across a number of recent transfer windows. He returned to former club Manchester City during the summer but has made just five appearances during the first three months of the season as Pep Guardiola has opted to start Gianluigi Donnarumma. Trafford is predicted to make a belated £30m move to Newcastle next summer and become the Magpies number one stopper.
Marc Guehi - Free transfer from Crystal Palace
Here we go again...again! Guehi’s links with a move to Newcastle are far unexpected after the Magpies tried and failed with several recent attempts to persuade Crystal Palace to sell the England defender. As it stands, Guehi is set to leave Selhurst Park on a free transfer next summer and several clubs across the Premier League and around Europe are monitoring the situation. Grok3 predicts Newcastle will win the race for his services and hand a major boost to their options at the heart of their defence.
Oscar Mingueza - Free transfer from Celta Vigo
As it stands, both Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth will leave Newcastle when their contracts come to an end next summer and that leaves little competition for Tino Livramento on the right-hand side of Eddie Howe’s back four. Spanish full-back Mingueza is reportedly a target for a number of Premier League clubs as he approaches the final months of his current deal with Celta - and Newcastle are predicted to secure his signature.