Louise Taylor on Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Newcastle close in on signing Ajax generational talent Sean Steur for £23m

Howe rebuilding side after Tonali and Gordon exitsWidely hyped as Amsterdam club’s next De JongNewcastle are close to completing the signing of Sean Steur from Ajax for about £23m. The two-footed central midfielder is only 18 but has been widely hyped as the Amsterdam club’s brightest emerging midfi

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Louise Taylor on Monday, 06 July 2026

Sandro Tonali seals £92.5m move to Tottenham on back of ‘magic’ sales pitch

Club record signing wowed by Roberto De Zerbi’s plansWages could rise to £275,000-a-week over six-year dealSandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking transfer to Tottenham from Newcastle for an initial £92.5m, the Italian claiming he was powerless to resist Roberto De Zerbi’s “magic” sales pitch.

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Louise Taylor on Sunday, 05 July 2026

‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré

Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he saysBazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen J

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Louise Taylor and David Hytner on Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Tottenham agree £100m deal to buy Sandro Tonali from Newcastle

Midfielder will cost Spurs an initial £92.5m Spurs agree £50m deal to sell Vuskovic to BrightonNewcastle have agreed to sell the Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in an initial £92.5m deal that could rise to £100m should the north London side achieve serial Champions League qualifications.

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Matt Hughes on Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa fined for breaching European financial rules

Uefa fines Newcastle £5.2m for first breach of squad cost rulesChelsea and Villa hit with penalties for second year in a rowNewcastle have been fined €6m (£5.2m) by Uefa for breaching its financial sustainability regulations, while Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been given fines for overspending

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Jacob Steinberg on Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra

Tottenham also among clubs tracking SummervilleChelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo RamónRoberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenham are pushing to land Sandro Tonali, even though Newcastle will demand a huge fee for the Italy inte

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PA Media on Monday, 01 June 2026

Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

75-year-old says he has ‘top doctor’ working on his caseNewcastle send ‘heartfelt support and warmest wishes’The former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. His family had said in January the former England, Liverpool and Newcastle player had been diagnos

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Louise Taylor on Monday, 01 June 2026

James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40

Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he saysJames Milner has finally pulled down the curtain on a distinguished, record-breaking and extraordinary playing career. It involved the highly versatile 40-year-old midfielder spending 24 seasons

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Sid Lowe on Friday, 29 May 2026

Anthony Gordon shows ‘fire in belly’ and Spanish skills after joining Barcelona

England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031‘It is a dream come true to be part of this club’Anthony Gordon took so long to turn up for his Barcelona presentation that they got in the burgers and changed rooms but no one had to wait quite as long as he did. The media gathered in a press room at

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Louise Taylor on Thursday, 28 May 2026

Direct, intense … selfish? What are Barcelona getting in Anthony Gordon?

Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionableJosé Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You a

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Louise Taylor on Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Anthony Gordon to undergo Barcelona medical before £69.3m move from Newcastle

England winger flying out for medical on ThursdayGordon could double wages to around £300,000 a weekAnthony Gordon is due to undergo a medical in Barcelona on Thursday after the La Liga winners agreed a £69.3m transfer with Newcastle on Wednesday night. Should everything proceed to plan the England

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Jonny Weeks on Monday, 25 May 2026

The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100 photos

A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scramblesReigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The R

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PA Media on Sunday, 24 May 2026

Marco Silva to reveal Fulham future by ‘next week’ after beating Newcastle

The Fulham manager, Marco Silva, promised a decision next week on his future and admitted his team missed the “cherry on the cake” by failing to qualify for Europe.A 2-0 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage will have been a happy sendoff if, as looks likely, the lure of replacing José Mourinho at Be

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Guardian sport on Saturday, 23 May 2026

Premier League 2025-26 fans’ verdicts: stars, flops, and funniest moments

Our fans’ network reviews the season with one game to play: the highs, the lows and what they need in the summerIn this age of the managerial revolving door, I’m enormously proud that the Premier League champions (man, does that sound sweet!) stand as the antithesis to that. Admittedly, “trusting th

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Guardian sport on Friday, 22 May 2026

Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the season

Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and London taxpayers cheering on West HamPremier League top scorers: the latest standingsLast week’s costly defeat at Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for th

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Guardian Staff on Thursday, 21 May 2026

Band together to save small businesses | Brief letters

Community assets | Jeremy Beecham’s letters success | Top-deck traveller | Bank holiday weather | Domestic workers’ rightsIn Kings Heath we faced a problem similar to the one that concerns Janie Toy (Letters, 19 May). The solution was for the community to band together and buy the shop, so we did. O

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Louise Taylor at St James' Park on Sunday, 17 May 2026

‘A bad day’: Nuno says West Ham owe their fans ‘respect and dignity’

Side on brink of drop after defeat at Newcastle‘It’s going to be a very tough week ahead’Nuno Espírito Santo said his West Ham players owe their fans “respect and dignity” after an underwhelming 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left the east London side on the brink or relegation to the Championship.The Port

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