With five weeks to go until the draw, why Newcastle United need to be shrewd in planning the Champions League squad this season (and what can be done to mitigate the situation). (ED: This article was written before Thursday’s Alexander Isak headlines)

A lexander Isak did not fly out to Asia with his teammates on Thursday before reports surfaced that his representatives had told the Newcastle United hierarchy of his desire to explore his options this summer. Liverpool have been heavily-linked with signing the Swedish international, but Newcastle’s stance remains that he is not for sale.

Former Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan has voiced his concern at the ongoing speculation surrounding Alexander Isak’s future. The Swede has attracted interest from Premier League champions

Eddie Howe’s latest comments on Alexander Isak will come as a huge encouragement to Liverpool in their pursuit of the Newcastle United striker.

Newcastle United’s under-21 squad remains in training despite the end of their competitive season, with several prospects mirroring the first team’s schedule to support Eddie Howe’s squad.

Eddie Howe admits Paul Mitchell’s departure as sporting director caused an ‘unwanted upheaval’ to Newcastle United’s summer.

NEWCASTLE UNITED’S pre-season campaign got off to a bitterly disappointing start as they lost 4-0 to Celtic at Parkhead.

The fact that Newcastle United have only ever bought one new player (Nick Pope) in any summer transfer window before we reach July, made no difference to those going on like it was the end of the world that no major signings arrived in June 2025, only teenage winger Antonito from Malaga as he was becoming a free agent.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has repeated his desire for incoming transfers, but are fans right to be concerned over a lack of squad depth?

Former Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has predicted that Manchester United's failure to solve their defensive issues could land them in a relegation battle next season.