Newcastle United deadline day recap: One in three out for Eddie Howe's side

It was a memorable deadline day for Newcastle United, just not in the way you’d expect.
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Newcastle followed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Everton with the confirmation of Harrison Ashby from West Ham United. The pair were introduced to the St James's Park crowd ahead of The Magpies’ 2-1 Carabao Cup semi-final win against Southampton on deadline day.

And at half-time in the match, midfielder Jonjo Shelvey said his goodbyes to the home fans ahead of his move to Nottingham Forest. Shelvey signed a two-and-a-half-year deal, bringing an end to a sever year stay on Tyneside.

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Goalkeeper Karl Darlow was named on the bench for the Southampton match before securing a late loan move to Hull City until the end of the season. Young midfielder Jay Turner-Cooke also secured a loan move, joining League Two side Tranmere Rovers until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

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United weren’t able to secure a late deal for a midfielder to replace Shelvey but they ultimately got the job done in the Carabao Cup thanks to a first-half double from Sean Longstaff. Che Adams’ strike pulled a goal back for Southampton but Newcastle were able to see the game out and win 3-1 on aggregate, confirming their place in their first major cup final since 1999.

Eddie Howe’s side will face either Manchester United or Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium on February 26. Man United are by far the most likely opponents as they take a 3-0 lead into the second leg at Old Trafford.

Newcastle United transfers: Deadline day updates ahead of Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

Key Events

  • January 2023 ins: Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners, £300,000), Anthony Gordon (Everton, £40m), Harrison Ashby (West Ham United, £3m)
  • January 2023 outs: Dan Langley (Spennymoor Town, loan), Joe White (Exeter City, loan), Garang Kuol (Hearts, loan), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest, loan), Dylan Stephenson (Hamilton Academical, loan), Niall Brookwell (Darlington, loan), Karl Darlow (Hull City, loan), Jonjo Shelvey (Nottingham Forest, ~£10m), Jay Turner-Cooke (Tranmere Rovers, loan)

Welcome to our deadline day live blog!

Happy deadline day and happy Carabao Cup semi-final day for Newcastle United!

By 11pm this evening, The Magpies will hopefull be celebrating reaching a first major cup final in 24 years along with having some fresh faces through the door. Either way, a dramatic day is set to unfold.

Eddie Howe’s side confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Everton over the weekend. But the loss of Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest leaves spaces to fill in the Newcastle squad.

The United boss has confirmed the club are exploring loan deals but time is very much running out, particularly with an all-important match to prepare for!

We’ll be providing updates throughout the day on transfers, news and rumours.

So stay tuned and follow our live blog. You can also follow us on Twitter @ShieldsGazette or on our Newcastle United specific channel @MouthofTynePod as well as our Newcastle United writers Miles Starforth (@MilesStarforth), Dominic Scurr (@DomScurr) and Joe Buck (@16JoeBuck).

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

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Eddie Howe adamant on Allan Saint-Maximin

There have been rumours of a potential departure for Allan Saint-Maximin this window amid reported interest from Italy.

But Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was quick to dismiss the rumours as he responded when asked if the winger would be leaving: “Absolutely not.”

Saint-Maximin hasn’t started a Premier League match since August but made an impact off the bench last time out in the Carabao Cup at Southampton.

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe’s pre deadline day update

Eddie Howe told reporters in his press conference ahead of deadine day: “We’ll see what we can do in the market to try and bring a player in. There’s no guarantee in that, as I’ve said with other transfers.

“We’ll try, and we’ll see what we can do, but, in terms of permanent signings, that would be very difficult. We’ll look for, potentially, a loan situation, but it’s got to be the right player. We don’t just want to take any player.”

The club, which is preparing for tomorrow night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton, is also in talks over a move for 21-year-old West Ham United right-back Harrison Ashby.

On Ashby, Howe said: “That’s still be be concluded.”

Newcastle have been interested in West Ham’s young right-back for a while now and could seal a deal for the 21-year-old this window. Ashby’s contract at the London Stadium expires this summer and the Magpies may look to sign him before the transfer deadline passes.Newcastle have been interested in West Ham’s young right-back for a while now and could seal a deal for the 21-year-old this window. Ashby’s contract at the London Stadium expires this summer and the Magpies may look to sign him before the transfer deadline passes.
Newcastle have been interested in West Ham’s young right-back for a while now and could seal a deal for the 21-year-old this window. Ashby’s contract at the London Stadium expires this summer and the Magpies may look to sign him before the transfer deadline passes.

Paul Heckingbottom on Sander Berge

Paul Heckingbottom has revealed that Sander Berge may be allowed to leave Bramall Lane on Deadline Day following interest from Newcastle United and Fulham. The 24-year-old has played a vital role in helping guide the Blades to 2nd in the Championship, however, Heckingbottom has admitted that off field issues with a takeover bid and transfer embargo mean they might be forced to sell the Norwegian.

When asked why Berge wasn’t involved in their FA Cup tie with Wrexham on Sunday, Heckingbottom responded: “Sander is not here because we have been asked not to use him because our club is speaking to other clubs regarding him. It doesn’t mean Sander’s going anywhere.

“Sander is happy here, but the situation we find ourselves in — mid-takeover with a transfer embargo, no clarity which way it’s going and financial issues — one way to potentially resolve some issues is selling a player. Everyone knows my thoughts but we have had lots of things we have had to deal with but this is in the public eye.

“He would be a big loss, we worked hard to keep this squad together in terms of the balance and how competitive it is and that’s shown in our results and performances. We find ourselves in difficult times financially and it means some tough decisions may have to be made. But there are lots of ways we could come out of it and keep hold of players.”

Harrison Ashby signs

Harrison Ashby has become Newcastle United’s first deadline day signing after joining from West Ham United for £3million.

Speaking about joining Newcastle, the young right-back said: “I couldn’t be happier. I can’t get the smile off my face and it’s a proud day for me and my family. I’m buzzing to come to the game tonight, to meet the fans and to get a taste of the atmosphere.”

Salomon Rondon joins River Plate

Former Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon has joined Argentine side River Plate. Rondon was released by Everton earlier this month.

Florian Thauvin seals deadline day move

Florian Thauvin has signed for Serie A side Udinese after leaving Tigres in Mexico. He joins Udinese on a two-and-a-half year deal.