Everton are “looking” to complete the signing of a “brilliant” Premier League defensive midfielder before the end of the summer transfer window.
Moyes delighted after historic Everton victory
The Blues’ first-ever competitive game at their new stadium couldn’t have gone much better, following a 2-0 win against Brighton in the league on Sunday afternoon.
It was a proud day for Everton manager David Moyes, in terms of being in charge of the opening match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and he loved what he saw from his players and the fans.
“It was everything we wished for. We wanted a positive result today. We had a great atmosphere, a terrific new stadium. What I’m trying to do is hopefully give everybody a team which we can enjoy watching and be proud of. Today came close with their effort, their commitment.
“Some of the quality was very good, but there were other bits of it not so good. But, overall, really pleased with the result. [The atmosphere] was really good. I’ve got to say, we want to build on it. We have to build on it. We have to make sure that we’ve a stadium where, even when the game’s a bit lulled, the supporters keep with us all the way.”
Everton showed enough quality to suggest that they can enjoy a much-improved season in 2025/26, but that doesn’t mean that further signings aren’t needed this summer.
Everton "looking" to sign Yves Bissouma
Speaking to Football Insider, former scout turned transfer insider Mick Brown reports Everton still have Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma on their “radar” before the window closes next Monday.
“He’s a player Moyesy likes so I have no doubt he’s on their radar, especially if Tottenham are planning to listen to offers for him. I saw him play for Brighton against Wolves a couple of years ago and he didn’t put a foot wrong, he was brilliant and it was a really impressive performance. I don’t think he’s shown that since he’s been at Tottenham to be honest.
“Maybe the set-up there doesn’t work for him, I don’t know what it is. But a move somewhere like Everton might be what gets the best out of him, playing under David Moyes in more of a structured system. I think Tottenham have been open to letting him go, so if Everton are interested then there will be a deal to be done.
“They’re not the only side interested in him, but he’s also not the only player they’ve been looking at. If they decide he’s the one they want, it’s a deal that could work out for everybody.”
The £55,000-a-week Bissouma is now a hugely experienced player with 191 Premier League appearances to his name, so he could be a shrewd addition for Everton, with 35-year-old Idrissa Gueye not able to play every week now.
At 28, the Spurs midfielder is at a good age to come straight in as a key man for the Blues, and the fact that he is struggling to be a prominent figure in north London means a move away could appeal.
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Bissouma would be a slight risk, considering he has arguably tailed off at Spurs, as Brown alludes to, but if Moyes believes he can get the best out of the Mali international, The Freidkin Group should make a move for him.
Nottingham Forest have now agreed a late deal to sign an “incredible” defender, with his medical currently ongoing, it has been revealed.
Tricky Trees keen on new defender after West Ham disaster
Last time out, Nuno suffered his worst home defeat since taking over as Forest manager, with West Ham United emerging as shock 3-0 winners at The City Ground, and the manager was left extremely disappointed with his side’s performance.
Nuno said: “It’s not the best day to speak. We have to address what is happening. The job now is more about the team, I’m worried about the team because it was shocking.”
The 51-year-old has made it clear he wants to deepen his squad throughout the summer transfer window, and he was left disgruntled by the fact deals have been left to the latter stages of the transfer window.
Nottingham Forest managerNunoEspiritoSanto before the match
It appears as though Nuno’s wish has now been granted, with the Tricky Trees advancing in talks to sign S.C. Braga’s Roger Fernandes, while they are also closing in on a deal for RC Strasbourg’s Dilane Bakwa.
Given the manner of the defeat against West Ham, however, Nottingham Forest now want to get another defender through the door, and they have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid full-back Javi Galan.
That is according to a report from The Athletic, which states Galan is currently undergoing a medical in Madrid ahead of completing a move to The City Ground, which will be for an undisclosed fee.
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The left-back is set to sign a three-year contract with the Tricky Trees, which includes the option of an extra 12 months, with the £54k-a-week defender set to arrive alongside fellow full-back Nicolo Savona, who recently arrived from Juventus.
"Incredible" Galan should be solid signing for Forest
One of the main reasons Nuno has been keen to get more players through the door is because his side are set to embark on a European campaign, which will mean an increase in the number of fixtures.
The Forest boss said: “So we have ahead of us the Premier League, Europa League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup. You know how many games this means for us. This is the respect that we have to show to our squad. Help them.”
As such, it would make sense to get more players with European experience through the door, and the Atletico defender made six appearances in the Champions League last season.
Not only that, but the 30-year-old has also impressed domestically, being lauded as “incredible” by journalist Pascual Ruiz Arnal after impressing against Real Madrid in the 2024-25 campaign.
Galan’s experience means he should be a solid signing for Nottingham Forest, and it will be music to Nuno’s ears that the deal is now edging towards completion.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has sent a message to Hoops supporters following backlash to the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho, willing fans to expect good things from their new striker.
Celtic fans unhappy after grim summer
After the Hoops won the Scottish Premiership title last season, it felt like there was plenty to feel positive about for the supporters, with Champions League football again secured and a host of new signings expected. Instead, the summer has ended up being one of the most frustrating in years for Celtic, with Rodgers’ squad arguably weaker than it was this time last year.
Speaking to BBC Sport, one Hoops fan called John discussed his disappointment with what he has seen at Parkhead over the past few months: “Simply not good enough and time will tell if we pay the price. I won’t accept any excuses this time; they’ve had ample time to sign and replace, but they waited until the last minute as per for the cheap options and failed.
“I fear a season of discontent and change is ahead, all because they won’t spend a reasonable amount on strengthening the team, We’re not asking to bust the bank, but at least open the wallet and take a look!”
After the post-deadline move to snap up Iheanacho as a free agent, several Celtic supporters have also let their feelings be known on X, making it very clear their business has not been up to standard.
Rodgers sends message to Celtic fans about Iheanacho
In quotes shared by The Scotsman, Rodgers has sent a nine-word message to Celtic fans about Iheanacho, promising them that he is an important signing.
The Hoops boss went on to speak more glowingly about the Nigerian, who played under him during their time together at Leicester City: “He has great experience and he is right in his peak years so he can be a great signing for us. I am sure he will make a big contribution to the team.”
Hopefully, Iheanacho proves to be an excellent signing for Celtic, but it is understandable why the Celtic fan base are struggling to get too excited.
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The Hoops have missed out on key attacking summer targets all season long, and in the end, it feels like they have to make do with a player who wasn’t wanted at Sevilla, but who Rodgers knows well.
Liverpool and Newcastle United's rivalry continues as the Magpies are trolled by a video of Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk meeting at training.
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The video, uploaded to the Reds' official X account, shows Isak and Van Dijk embrace as they meet at the training ground following the Swede's £125million ($169m) move on deadline day. The video featured the backing track of 'Rein Me In' by Geordie and diehard Newcastle fan Sam Fender, to place more fuel on the brewing rivalry between the two clubs. Isak trained with Liverpool for the first time on Wednesday (September 10).
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Isak's transfer saga over the summer came at the expense of Newcastle, with fans understandably frustrated at the striker's actions and his adamance to leave the club. This frustration extended to the club which had turned his head, Liverpool, and there was a fiery atmosphere at St James' Park when the two faced off in late August, with the Reds winning a tense encounter 3-2.
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Isak may be set to make his Liverpool debut as the champions and league leaders travel to Burnley on Sunday at 14:00, though Arne Slot warned fans that he is still lacking match sharpness after missing pre-season. Meanwhile, Newcastle host Wolves and will be seeking their first victory of the new season, now with the Isak saga behind them.
Nottingham Forest are now on the verge of signing a £10m defender, having submitted an offer for his services, a report has revealed.
Forest's busy summer transfer window continues
With Forest preparing for a Europa League campaign next season, they have set out to deepen their squad, while Nuno Espirito Santo was also tasked with bringing in a replacement for Anthony Elanga, following the Sweden international’s departure to Newcastle United.
Dan Ndoye has since arrived at the City Ground, joining alongside Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha, and there should be plenty of space for even more arrivals, given that the Tricky Trees have generated considerable funds from sales this summer.
Player
New club
Transfer fee
Anthony Elanga
Newcastle United
£53m
Danilo
Botafogo
£20m
Ramon Sosa
Palmeiras
£11m
Andrew Omobamidele
Strasbourg
£9m
Matt Turner
Lyon
£7m
Lewis O’Brien
Wrexham
£3m
Following Turner’s departure, there is a real need to get a new goalkeeper through the door, and Fabrizio Romano has recently revealed that Angus Gunn is set to make a move to the City Ground.
However, Gunn is not the only player who could be linking up with Nuno’s side in the very near future, with a report from Italy (via Sport Witness) revealing Nottingham Forest are now very close to sealing a deal for Hellas Verona’s Jackson Tchatchoua.
Forest have made an offer of €12m (£10m) plus bonuses, which appears to be acceptable for the Italian club, with the transfer now edging closer to completion, and Tchatchoua is set to receive a four-year contract.
The full-back would be a versatile option for Nuno, given that he is able to play on both sides of the defence, and right-wing back.
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Nuno already has a dependable option at right-back in the form of Ola Aina, with the London-born defender making 35 Premier League appearances in the 2024-25 campaign, however, the Verona defender may be a necessary addition.
Everton transfer target Jackson Tchatchoua in action for Hellas Verona.
With the Tricky Trees set to embark on a European campaign, Nuno needs to improve his squad depth, and the 23-year-old’s versatility could make him a solid option, while he is also a threat on the front foot.
The Cameroon international picked up two goals and three assists in the Serie A last season, scoring the opening goal in his side’s 2-0 victory against Genoa last September.
That said, it will be difficult for Tchatchoua to displace Aina in the starting XI, given that the 28-year-old received very high praise for his performances last season, with journalist Zach Lowy describing him as “one of the best” full-backs in Europe.
Jubilant Sussex needed less than a session of the third day to wrap up an innings victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol and clinch promotion from Division Two of the Vitality County Championship with a game to spare.Resuming on 140 for 3 in their second innings, trailing by 62 runs, the home side were skittled for 195, left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat finishing with 3 for 39 and match figures of 7 for 71, while Henry Crocombe took 4 for 22.The margin of victory was an innings and seven runs, Sussex taking 21 points to Gloucestershire’s three from an eighth Championship win of a memorable campaign and building an unassailable advantage over third-placed Middlesex.When Crocombe claimed the final wicket at 12.08pm it provoked scenes of celebration, the seamer raising both arms in the air before joining in a group hug on the square involving the whole team. The Division Two title awaits for the runaway leaders, who have been far and away the best and most consistent side.Knowing they were on the cusp of earning a place in the top flight, Sussex were on their game from the opening over, which saw Chris Dent bowled by Unadkat’s fifth delivery without adding to his overnight score of 61.James Bracey could make only two before a thick edge off Ollie Robinson saw him snapped up by Tom Haines in the gully and it was 153 for six when Graeme van Buuren drove at a full delivery from Unadkat and got a nick through to wicketkeeper John Simpson.Nightwatchman Ed Middleton battled away for 64 balls and shared a seventh-wicket stand of 36 with Tom Price before edging another catch to Simpton off Crocombe to make it 189 for seven. Gloucestershire still trailed by 13 runs.In his next over Crocombe bowled Zafar Gohar with a yorker and removed Zaman Akhter’s off stump with the following delivery. The hat-trick ball was too wide and left alone by last man Dom Goodman.Gloucestershire’s only remaining hope was to avoid an innings defeat. It proved beyond them as Crocombe struck again from the Ashley Down Road End, finishing a spell he will long remember by pinning Goodman leg before for two.
Celtic have been busy throughout the summer transfer window as they set about trying to improve the squad that Brendan Rodgers has to work with next season.
There has been plenty of business done already, with the likes of Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand, and Hayato Inamura all arriving at Parkhead.
Benjamin Nygren
However, the £1.7m that they have reportedly paid to sign Nygren is the biggest fee that has been spent, which means that they have yet to reinvest much of the reported £16.5m that Como have spent on Nicolas Kuhn.
Scottish broadcaster Hugh Keevins recently offered his thoughts on the window, writing: ‘Why don’t we just buy somebody terrific? Corporate negligence would be not re-investing the money for the betterment of the team. Celtic can’t afford to mis-manage this transfer window. They’re so good at it that if they fell out of the transfer window they’d go up.’
Last summer, Celtic made sure that they reinvested the money that they got for Matt O’Riley with a club-record deal for Arne Engels, who has turned out to be an excellent signing for the club.
Why Arne Engels has been worth the money for Celtic
The Scottish Premiership champions reportedly splashed out a club-record fee of £11m to sign the Belgium international from Bundesliga side Augsburg ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
It was a statement signing for Celtic because they were willing to spend big money to bring in a top-quality player to bolster their squad, and he proved his worth on the pitch.
Arne Engels
The 21-year-old central midfielder ended his first season in Scottish football with a haul of 10 goals and 13 assists in 52 appearances in all competitions, which shows that he provided quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals.
His £11m price tag naturally created plenty of hype around him ahead of last season, given the money involved and the prospect of his potential to deliver on the pitch, and he lived up to it.
The midfield maestro’s performances in the Champions League, as Celtic reached the play-off round, also showed that they signed a player who can perform at the very top level.
24/25 Champions League
Arne Engels per 90
Percentile rank vs midfielders
xAG
0.25
Top 7%
Assists
0.37
Top 6%
Shot-creating actions
3.11
Top 29%
Key passes
2.24
Top 6%
Percentage of dribblers tackled
71.4%
Top 9%
Tackles made
2.49
Top 28%
Passes blocked
1.12
Top 27%
Stats via FBref
As you can see in the table above, Engels stacked up well against his positional peers in several key offensive and defensive metrics, which shows that he provided an impressive box-to-box presence in the middle of the park for the Hoops.
His overall output in front of goal and his performances in the Champions League show that he lived up to the hype as a top-class performer for Celtic, which is why there may not be too many complaints about the fee paid for him at this point.
Celtic, however, may not have to spend a record transfer fee, or any transfer fee, to secure this summer’s version of their deal to bring Engels to the club.
Instead, Brendan Rodgers could land a high-profile free agent who could arrive at Parkhead with the same level of fanfare that the move to sign the Belgian whiz was met with.
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Earlier this month, CaughtOffside named the Hoops as one of a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United, interested in a deal to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer.
The former England international left Everton at the end of last month and the report claimed that he is set to demand £100k-per-week in wages, which is why it could still be an expensive deal for Celtic despite the lack of a transfer fee.
Why Calvert-Lewin could be this summer's Engels for Celtic
Snapping up the 28-year-old striker would be this summer’s Engels signing for Rodgers because it would involve committing a huge amount of money to a marquee addition, albeit in wages rather than a transfer fee.
The likes of Newcastle, who are in the Champions League, and Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world, being interested in Calvert-Lewin illustrates the quality he possesses and shows why the forward would likely join Celtic to much fanfare if they were to win the race for his signature.
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
In the 2024/25 campaign, the experienced striker only scored three goals in 26 appearances in the Premier League for the Toffees, as he found himself on the bench behind Beto.
However, Calvert-Lewin has scored 57 goals in 279 games in the English top-flight, including a 16-goal haul in the 2020/21 season, which shows that he is a proven Premier League goalscorer who could provide huge quality in front of goal in Scottish football.
Take Adam Idah as a relevant example. The Ireland international scored one goal in 29 games for Norwich in the Premier League, yet he has plundered 21 goals in 50 outings in the Scottish Premiership.
Now imagine the kind of numbers that a proven Premier League goalscorer could put up as Celtic’s main number nine next season. It is an exciting prospect and one that could generate a lot of fanfare, should the club win the race for Calvert-Lewin.
Richarlison comparing the forward to the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo does not help to temper excitement. The Brazilian attacker once said: “He must be a nightmare to play against and he has an incredible leap on him like Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Calvert-Lewin may leap like Ronaldo but he does not appear to have the durability of the Portuguese legend, as he has suffered from too many injuries in recent seasons.
Calvert-Lewin’s injury history
Season
Injuries
Games missed
24/25
2
15
23/24
3
6
22/23
4
29
21/22
2
33
20/21
2
5
Stats via Transfermarkt
As you can see in the table above, the former England international struggled in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns in particular, but also missed 15 games last season.
This means that Celtic will have to way up the risk versus the reward in this transfer race because there is the potential for him to be a prolific, marquee, striker signing and this summer’s Engels, but there is also the risk that may not be available enough to make a significant impact.
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Given the potential upside, this is one that Rodgers should be pushing the club to get over the line if there is a realistic chance of getting it done.
With Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha already on their way – potentially alongside Cuiabano – Nottingham Forest have now reportedly shifted their focus back towards the Club World Cup and signing two more talents.
Jesus starring at Club World Cup before Nottingham Forest move
If there are still those at the City Ground who are unsure about Jesus as well as Cuiabano and Cunha, for that matter, then all it takes is one look at the Club World Cup to put any of those doubts to rest. An important part of the Botafofo side who defeated Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, all three are now ready to take the Premier League by storm – particularly Jesus.
The Brazilian forward could become the heir to Chris Wood’s no.9 throne at the City Ground as the New Zealand international inevitably edges past the peak of his powers.
It wasn’t so long ago that Murillo was arriving as an unknown talent fresh from South America. Now, he’s fresh off the back of a standout season within Nottingham Forest’s backline and represents just how successful the Midlands club have been in their recruitment in recent years.
Jesus would only be a continuation of that fine work too. At 24 years old, the forward should be entering his best years and is arguably completing a move to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side at exactly the right time.
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Before putting pen to paper, however, Jesus, Cuiabano and Cunha still have a job to do at the Club World Cup with their Botafogo side set to square off against Brazilian counterparts Palmeiras in the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, as the competition continues, Nottingham Forest have reportedly set their sights on another set of Club World Cup teammates in what would be a bargain move.
Nottingham Forest "in talks" to sign Weah and Mbangula
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest are now “in talks” to sign both Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula from Juventus in a deal worth over €20m (£17m) this summer.
Whilst Weah is an established talent these days at 25 years old, Mbangula stands out as a player who is yet to reach his full potential and one who should have plenty more to offer in years to come. If Forest can sign both players at different stages of their careers then it could be seen as smart business by all involved.
Both Mbangula and Weah have been at the Club World Cup with Juventus this summer, although the former is yet to feature, and both could have the chance to play against Manchester City in a game that Nottingham Forest fans should be very interested in on Thursday.
Newcastle United have now moved ahead of Chelsea in the race for an “amazing” Premier League defender, having taken concrete action to secure his signature, according to a report.
Magpies set sights on new centre-back
With current centre-back options Fabian Schar and Dan Burn now in their 30s, bringing in a new defender is expected to be a major focus for Newcastle this summer, and there has been a positive development in their pursuit of AS Monaco’s Wilfried Singo.
Paul Mitchell is now increasingly confident that a deal for Singo will be possible this summer, having previously sent scouts to watch the Ivorian defender in action, and there is a feeling the 24-year-old would be keen on a move to the Premier League.
Singo is not the only option on the shortlist, however, with it recently being revealed the Magpies have now joined the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, who is set to leave the German club on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
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Newcastle are also weighing up defenders who have already proven themselves in the Premier League, and TEAMtalk have now provided a positive update on their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who has been a long-term target.
According to the report, Eddie Howe’s side have now moved ahead of Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race for Guehi, and his price tag has now been drastically reduced, with the Eagles now willing to sanction a departure for a fee of just £46m.
Crystal Palace's MarcGuehireacts after the match
The Tynesiders have now taken concrete action to sign the England international, placing them in the driving seat, as the Blues have not taken any steps towards securing his signature, but the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest could also provide competition.
"Amazing" Guehi could be ideal signing for Newcastle
Schar and Burn have played a major role in transforming Newcastle into major contenders for trophies, with the latter even scoring in the EFL Cup final, but with both players now approaching their mid-thirties, a younger option may be required at centre-back.
At 24-years-old, the £50,000-a-week Palace captain fits the bill in that regard, and the defender’s vast Premier League experience could make him an ideal option, having now made 132 top-flight appearances.
During that time, the Englishman has caught the eye of compatriot Harry Maguire, who described the Palace star as “amazing”, which is underlined by the fact he is among the Eagles’ most consistent performers in the Premier League this season.
Guehi could be the perfect addition to the Newcastle squad this summer, and the fact that he is now set to be available for just £46m is an added bonus for the Magpies, given that the Ivory Coast-born star has previously been valued at around the £75m mark.
There has been a positive development regarding Newcastle United’s pursuit of an “incredible” Premier League player, courtesy of Sky Sports.
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The Magpies are tantalisingly close to sealing a return to the Champions League, and victory at home to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon would be a massive step in the right direction.
It will allow Newcastle to sign top-quality players in the summer transfer window, with Girona midfielder Yangel Herrera mentioned as a potential option at the end of the season. He has averaged 2.2 tackles per game in La Liga in 2024/25 to date, which is more than any Magpies player has managed in the Premier League.
Girona midfielder Yangel Herrera
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with a move to St James’ Park many times throughout this season, as Eddie Howe looks to bring in an elite right-sided attacking option.
The 25-year-old is reportedly Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell’s dream summer target, a claim which has been reinforced multiple times with updates this week confirming the Cameroonian is the Magpies’ “ideal” target because they want a player who can both deputise for Alexander Isak and start on the right wing.
Newcastle boosted as Brentford open to selling Mbeumo
According to a new update from Sky Sports, Brentford are now ready to “listen to offers” for Newcastle target Mbeumo this summer, acting as a boost for the Magpies. The Bees’ valuation of the Cameroonian is “thought to be in excess of £60m”, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham also credited with interest in the report.
Brentford's BryanMbeumoreacts
Mbeumo is such an exciting player, possessing the dangerous ability to cut in from the right onto his deadly left foot, scoring 18 times in 35 Premier League appearances this season – better than a goal every two games.
The Cameroonian has been one of the best and most consistent attacking players in the country, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank lauding him and fellow attacker Yoane Wissa’s goalscoring ability: “That’s an incredible achievement from the two of them. All praise due the two of them for the hard work, how much they push, and then of course to my staff, and then I think a little bit to the way we play.”
At 25, Mbeumo is also still a relatively young footballer, with his prime years likely to come soon, so Newcastle could be signing at the perfect point in his career.
Appearances
35
Starts
35
Minutes played
3147
Goals
18
Assists
6
Shots per game
2.2
Key passes per game
1.9
Dribbles per game
1.3
Tackles per game
1.3
With all due respect to Jacob Murphy, who has had a fantastic campaign, the Magpies still need to look for a younger upgrade on him, turning him into a squad player instead.
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ByHenry Jackson May 9, 2025
In Mbeumo, Newcastle could have the perfect option to make up a devastating attacking unit alongside Anthony Gordon and Isak, and qualifying for the Champions League will only increase their chances of signing him.