Newcastle United are on the hunt for summer reinforcements after a miserable 2025/26 campaign.

Newcastle United have returned to Portugal to further scout one of their major summer targets, according to reports.

The Magpies have endured a wretched 2025/26 campaign so far, sitting 14th in the Premier League table following a three-game losing streak. They have also crashed out of all three cup competitions since February.

Manager Eddie Howe is coming under increasing pressure, and even if he manages to overturn the eight-point gap on the top six - which may yet yield Champions League football - he’ll want to considerably rebuild his squad to avoid a repeat of this slump.

Newcastle United intensify William Gomes scouting

Newcastle have already been heavily linked with FC Porto winger William Gomes in recent weeks.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a stellar season so far, registering eight goals and an assist in 25 Primeira Liga appearances, extending that record to 14 goals and an assist in 45 outings across all competitions - scoring against the likes of Nottingham Forest, Stuttgart and Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League.

Anthony Gordon’s future is coming under scrutiny as the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich continue to be linked with the winger. But regardless of whether the England international remains at St. James’ Park or not, Howe will be craving reinforcements on the flanks.

Gomes - who is thought to be in contention for Brazil’s World Cup squad this summer, despite not yet being capped - appears to be among Newcastle’s top targets.

Now, according to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Magpies seem to be intensifying their interest. It’s stated that scouts made the trip out to watch Porto’s 0-0 draw at home to Sporting CP in the second leg of their Taca de Portugal semi-final - ultimately crashing out 1-0 on aggregate.

Gomes was one of the players under intense scrutiny, and despite the result, he delivered an exciting performance that yielded two completed dribbles from four attempts, six crosses and one shot (FotMob).

While the youngster’s final ball needs some improvement, he’s clearly a player high on confidence and willing to take risks, with a keen eye for goal to go with his considerable talent.

That’s exactly the sort of profile Newcastle will be looking for in the summer, having registered just 46 Premier League goals this season.

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