Louise Taylor on Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Sunderland close in on Dayann Methalie signing after Newcastle back off

Toulouse defender expected to cost about £26mNewcastle still looking for defensive reinforcementsSunderland are poised to sign the long-time Newcastle target Dayann Methalie from Toulouse. The France Under-21s defender, who can play left-back or wingback and also operate in the centre, has attracted

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Louise Taylor and agencies on Friday, 24 July 2026

Transfer news: Newcastle sign Monaco’s Bamba, Summerville joins Al-Hilal

Midfielder agrees five-year contract after £34m moveDutch winger leaves West Ham in deal worth £60mNewcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder ­completed a move from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £34m.“I’m very happy to be here,” said Ba

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Louise Taylor and agencies on Thursday, 23 July 2026

Transfer roundup: Barcelona sign Adeyemi, Monaco’s Bamba set for Newcastle

Karim Adeyemi moves from Dortmund in £19m dealNewcastle close on £34m Aladji Bamba from MonacoBarcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund ⁠on a deal until 2031 while Newcastle are set to make Aladji Bamba their fourth summer signing.The La Liga club will pay around €22m

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Guardian Staff on Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Kevin Keegan’s legacy and great humility | Letters

Jennifer Basannavar says he’s the reason many German boys were given the name Kevin; Rev Henry Corbett fondly recalls his visit to Shewsy youth clubYour obituary of Kevin Keegan (20 July) refers to his move to Hamburg and his newly permed hairstyle, which set a trend in football. Unusually, he resol

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PA Media on Tuesday, 21 July 2026

‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

Ferguson says Keegan’s Newcastle was their best team‘Kevin carried the love of the game on his sleeve’Sir Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team”. Keegan, who had cancer, died on Monday at the age of 75 and Ferguson has joined the tributes for one of football’

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Richard Williams on Monday, 20 July 2026

Kevin Keegan obituary

One of football’s greats who played for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, later going on to manage the national sideThe apotheosis of Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75 of cancer, came in the minutes after his final appearance as a professional footballer, while wearing the black and white stripes o

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Guardian sport on Monday, 20 July 2026

Kevin Keegan – a life in pictures

English footballing great Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. We look back at some of his many career highlights Continue reading...

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Louise Taylor on Monday, 20 July 2026

Joy, tears and tension: Kevin Keegan’s three-part Newcastle stay was gripping

‘Special K’ made the club more vivid and exciting in his playing and managerial stints and ‘wanted to stay for ever’Kevin Keegan dies aged 75The story of Kevin Keegan and Newcastle United is perhaps best described as a three‑act play. It involves an enduring and mutual love affair that brings joyous

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Rob Draper on Monday, 20 July 2026

A pioneer and a superstar, Kevin Keegan’s achievements were extraordinary

The former England manager may be remembered by many for his ‘I’d love it’ rant in 1996, but that should not obscure the remarkable nature of his football careerKevin Keegan, who has died aged 75, is the only British player to win the Ballon d’Or twice, was the star of Liverpool’s first European Cup

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Louise Taylor and Andy Martin on Monday, 20 July 2026

Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75

Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancerStarred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and EnglandKevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice named European Footballer of the Year, has died aged 75. As a player, Keegan illuminated countless matches and in the 1970s p

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Louise Taylor on Monday, 13 July 2026

Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg

U-turn another summer transfer blow for NewcastleClub determined to keep Bruno GuimarãesAston Villa have hijacked ­Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi and are close to completing a £49m deal with Freiburg for the Switzerland midfielder.Villa qualified for the ­Champions League after finishing four

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Louise Taylor on Thursday, 09 July 2026

Newcastle face sliding doors moment over Bruno Guimarães in summer of upheaval

With Saudi spending restricted and a glut of departures and arrivals, the stakes are high for Eddie Howe and his captain, amid uncertain times on TynesideIs it the end of the road for Bruno Guimarães and Newcastle or are they destined to share at least one more adventure?With Arsenal anxious to add

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Louise Taylor on Thursday, 09 July 2026

Newcastle agree £51.5m Johan Manzambi deal and insist Bruno Guimarães not for sale

Switzerland international poised to sign from FreiburgGuimarães wants to leave and is target for ArsenalNewcastle have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg that should mean the versatile Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi swaps the Bundesliga for the Premier League.The 20-year-old, who has shone du

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Ed Aarons on Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Arsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave

Champions believed to be preparing £60m offerFresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and TonaliArsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães, after the Brazil midfielder informed ­Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions.Guimarães, who missed a penalty in B

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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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