Toon target set to stay, two new names linked & defender suffers injury blow – NUFC round-up

A round-up of today’s Newcastle United news and gossip:

  • The Athletic have revealed that Real Sociedad’s Aleksander Isak has been discussed in transfer meetings on Tyneside, with Bologna’s Musa Barrow another new name who has been watched – Full story here.
  • Anthony Gordon is edging closer to a new improved contract at Everton after being handed the number 10 shirt at Goodison Park today – a strong indicator he’ll remain on Merseyside despite interest from Newcastle.
  • Javier Manquillo’s continued absence has finally been explained, with Newcastle World confirming that a new injury has ruled him out of our pre-season camp in Austria as he seeks treatment from a specialist in Spain – Full story here.
  • According to reports, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is looking to leave Everton (The Mail), with the Blues eyeing a permanent move for fellow Toon target Armando Broja (Northern Echo) as his potential replacement – Full story here.
  • Newcastle look set to rival Leeds in their pursuit of PSG forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to L’Equipe – Full story here.
  • Italian journalist Matteo Moretto has revealed that Newcastle are ‘interested’ in signing Espanyol striker Raúl de Tomás following an outstanding season in La Liga.
  • Newcastle United have confirmed that upcoming friendlies against 1860 Munich and Mainz 05 will both be streamed live on NUFC TV and the club’s official Youtube channel – Full story here.

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