Newcastle United transfer news: NUFC target expresses ‘intention to leave’ current club, ‘Seven’ Toon players could ‘go’ in summer exodus
Newcastle United will be hoping to keep their fine run of form going against Brighton this weekend - but they may have to do so without talisman Allan Saint-Maximin.
Saint-Maximin this week returned to Tyneside from a spell of “intensive treatment” in Monaco. However, the winger – who has missed Newcastle United’s last two games with a calf problem – was not in the training gallery today published by the club.
Speaking after last weekend’s 2-0 win over Brentford, head coach Howe said: “We’re now keeping our fingers crossed, and hoping we can get him ready for next week. I think he’ll be a lot closer for that game. He’s a massive player for us, and we’re very aware that we need him back, but it’s very good to see the team able to cope.”
Defender Fabian Schar was also not in any of the training photographs.
Meanwhile, 19-year-old forward Santiago Munoz, signed on loan from Mexican club Santos Laguna last year, was among the Under-23 players who took part in the session.
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Defender Fabian Schar was also not in any of the training photographs.
5. Villa keen on Phillips
Aston Villa remain ‘long-term admirers’ of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. (Birmingham Mail)
Newcastle United target Lucas Paqueta has reportedly told Lyon his intention to leave the club this summer, but PSG now appear the favourites to sign the Brazilian international. (Le10Sport)
Leeds United are interested in signing midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from MLS side CF Montreal. Everton and Newcastle, Serie A trio Roma, Bologna, and Atalanta, and Bundesliga duo Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, are also credited with an interest. The player coul cost around £6 million. (Jeunes Footeux)
8. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Newcastle Head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United could let go of as many as seven first team players this summer. Jamal Lewis, Matt Ritchie, Ciaran Clark, Emil Krafth, Dwight Gayle, Miguel Almiron and Federico Fernandez are amongst those who are set to be made available. (TEAMtalk)