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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Newcastle ‘make five players untouchable' in summer transfer window after securing Champions League football
Fans will be delighted to hear that some of their favourites are staying... read below to find out who FIRMLY IN TOON Newcastle 'make five players untouchable' in summer transfer window after securing Champions League football Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEWCASTLE have drawn up their transfer plans - and made five stars 'untouchable'. Eddie Howe is planning for another assault on the Champions League as well as bridging the gap to the top of the Premier League. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Eddie Howe won the Carabao Cup last season and wants more Credit: Getty With Financial Fair Play breathing down their necks, fans may have been fretting that some top stars could be flogged. But according to The Athletic, the club's top brass have put their foot down on key talent leaving, which will bring a huge sigh of relief for their passionate fans. Here, SunSport checks out the five players who will be sticking around St James' Park for a while longer... Bruno Guimaraes The Brazilian midfield maestro has suitors across Europe, but Toon won't budge. Manchester City were reportedly interested but Newcastle have privately insisted he's not going anywhere no matter how much money is offered. 5 Bruno Guimaraes embodies the passion of Newcastle Credit: Getty Sandro Tonali The Italian has been a colossus this season. There have been games where his class has made the difference. Howe knows they've got a much better chance of achieving big things with him in the side. 5 Sandro Tonali has become on of the first names on the team-sheet Credit: Getty Anthony Gordon What a rise, from Goodison fringe man to Newcastle's flying winger, and now an England star. The club want to keep Gordon for as long as they can and he's probably not reached his full potential yet. 5 Gordon just keeps getting better and better since arriving from Everton Credit: Reuters BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Tino Livramento A modern-day full-back who didn't get a proper look-in at Chelsea but he has been a breath of fresh air every time he's played for Newcastle. Manchester City have reportedly targeted him as a natural replacement for Kyle Walker but Newcastle are having none of it. Newcastle star Callum Wilson bravely opens up on moment he considered taking his own life as a child Alexander Isak One of the best strikers in Europe, consistently making the difference in big games. Unreal when fully fit and he just keeps getting better. There's top-level interest as expected but the club have made it clear he's going nowhere. 5 Alexander Isak is a man in demand but Newcastle want to keep him The Magpies are braced for aggressive approaches this summer and will let some players go but they've already started work on the building blocks for next season. They've also been linked again to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, after failing to get a deal over the line last summer. Howe knows how brutal the Champions League can be after finishing bottom of their group last time around. This year the target is to get out of the group and make a real statement in Europe.
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Newcastle ‘make five players untouchable' in summer transfer window after securing Champions League football
NEWCASTLE have drawn up their transfer plans - and made five stars 'untouchable'. Eddie Howe is planning for another assault on the Champions League as well as bridging the gap to the top of the Premier League. 5 Eddie Howe won the Carabao Cup last season and wants more Credit: Getty With Financial Fair Play breathing down their necks, fans may have been fretting that some top stars could be flogged. But according to Here, SunSport checks out the five players who will be sticking around St James' Park for a while longer... Bruno Guimaraes The Brazilian midfield maestro has suitors across Europe, but Toon won't budge. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 5 Bruno Guimaraes embodies the passion of Newcastle Credit: Getty Sandro Tonali The Italian has been a colossus this season. There have been games where his class has made the difference. Howe knows they've got a much better chance of achieving big things with him in the side. 5 Sandro Tonali has become on of the first names on the team-sheet Credit: Getty Anthony Gordon What a rise, from Goodison fringe man to Newcastle's flying winger, and now an England star. Most read in Football The club want to keep 5 Gordon just keeps getting better and better since arriving from Everton Credit: Reuters BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Tino Livramento A modern-day full-back who didn't get a proper look-in at Newcastle star Callum Wilson bravely opens up on moment he considered taking his own life as a child Alexander Isak One of the best strikers in Europe, consistently making the difference in big games. Unreal when fully fit and he just keeps getting better. There's top-level interest as expected but the club have made it clear he's going nowhere. 5 Alexander Isak is a man in demand but Newcastle want to keep him The Magpies are braced for aggressive approaches this summer and will let some players go but they've already started work on the building blocks for next season. They've also been linked again to Howe knows how brutal the Champions League can be after finishing bottom of their group last time around. This year the target is to get out of the group and make a real statement in Europe.
The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
Who is Dan Purdy? Rangers' new recruitment chief profiled
Gers are set to announce the arrival of former Everton head of recruitment Dan Purdy with technical director Nils Koppen on his way out. Purdy is very familiar with new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, who also officially arrives tomorrow, after the pair worked together at Everton. But what else do we know about the recruitment chief? Rangers fans will be keen to know so we've had a go at profiling him. The 31-year-old has a degree in Science and Football, Performance Analysis; Psychology from Liverpool John Moore's University and he has also worked at a number of different clubs. He did internships at Liverpool, Sheffield United and Leeds as well as the Yorskhire County Cricket club as he built up his experience. There was also a spell working at data company InStat. Read more: Dan Purdy to oversee Rangers transfer drive as Nils Koppen heads for Ibrox exit Nils Koppen departs Rangers days after US takeover completed Purdy first landed a gig at Everton as first team performance analyst, again as an intern, in 2014 and that eventually became permanent. Eleven years later he was still there having carried out a number of different roles. These include technical scout, first-team scouting co-ordinator, manager of scouting and operations and eventually head of recruitment. Purdy worked under Thelwell at Goodison Park and will now head north with him after quitting his post. At the Toffees, Purdy was tasked with finding the club gems while they went through a difficult spell financially and the remit was to avoid relegation. He managed to bring in some gems like Amadou Onana, James Garner, and Iliman Ndiaye while trying to avoid breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Purdy had initially been earmarked for the new role of head of player identification but it was reported at the end of April he would move on with the prospect of a new opportunity. He actually left Everton back in December 2021 during Rafa Benitez's reign but was hired again by Thelwell in March 2022. Purdy's influence at the Toffees has grown over the years and he is highly regarded at the club.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Who is Dan Purdy? Rangers' new recruitment chief profiled
Purdy is very familiar with new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, who also officially arrives tomorrow, after the pair worked together at Everton. But what else do we know about the recruitment chief? Rangers fans will be keen to know so we've had a go at profiling him. The 31-year-old has a degree in Science and Football, Performance Analysis; Psychology from Liverpool John Moore's University and he has also worked at a number of different clubs. He did internships at Liverpool, Sheffield United and Leeds as well as the Yorskhire County Cricket club as he built up his experience. There was also a spell working at data company InStat. Read more: Dan Purdy to oversee Rangers transfer drive as Nils Koppen heads for Ibrox exit Nils Koppen departs Rangers days after US takeover completed Purdy first landed a gig at Everton as first team performance analyst, again as an intern, in 2014 and that eventually became permanent. Eleven years later he was still there having carried out a number of different roles. These include technical scout, first-team scouting co-ordinator, manager of scouting and operations and eventually head of recruitment. Purdy worked under Thelwell at Goodison Park and will now head north with him after quitting his post. At the Toffees, Purdy was tasked with finding the club gems while they went through a difficult spell financially and the remit was to avoid relegation. He managed to bring in some gems like Amadou Onana, James Garner, and Iliman Ndiaye while trying to avoid breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Purdy had initially been earmarked for the new role of head of player identification but it was reported at the end of April he would move on with the prospect of a new opportunity. He actually left Everton back in December 2021 during Rafa Benitez's reign but was hired again by Thelwell in March 2022. Purdy's influence at the Toffees has grown over the years and he is highly regarded at the club.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Barcelona in talks over free transfer swoop for Arsenal's Thomas Partey who ‘wants a deal that reflects his standing'
BARCELONA are lining up a sensational swoop for Arsenal midfield warrior Thomas Partey and he won't cost them a penny. The La Liga giants' representatives have opened talks with the Ghanaian hardman's camp over a free transfer this summer with Partey's 3 Thomas Partey and Mikel Arteta share a strong bond and that could tilt the balance Credit: Getty 3 The Ghanaian is coming off one of his best campaigns for the Gunners Credit: Getty 3 The 31-year-old is settled in London but wants a good deal to stay Credit: Getty Partey, 31, is out of contract at the end of June but has yet to agree a new deal with Mikel Arteta publicly confirming he would like to keep him. The complex and slow-moving nature of negotiations has encouraged clubs like Sources close to the player have told SunSport that Partey is seen as a cut-price fix for Barcelona's engine room with boss The READ MORE FOOTBALL He enjoyed a strong campaign, playing in 35 league games as Arsenal pushed Liverpool for the title. Sunsport understands that the Ghanaian would ideally like to stay in north London having built a strong relationship with Arteta. Partey also recently welcomed a new baby and with his family settled in London, he would love the continuity. However, he is looking for a deal that doesn't require him to take a significant pay cut- aware that this could be his final major contract. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He turns 32 this month and is seeking a deal that reflects his status as one of the club's most important players. Barcelona are still grappling with Financial Fair Play restrictions but they love the idea of securing a top-tier player on a free transfer. Chloe Kelly stuns Arsenal fans as she heads straight to local PUB after Champions League trophy parade Beyond Barcelona, Partey has also attracted interest from Saudi clubs- but it's the Catalan giants who have made the first serious move and are keeping the pressure on. One source close to the player told SunSport: 'Thomas respects Arsenal massively and loves living in London, but he also knows his worth and wants a deal that reflects his standing at the club.' Partey's potential exit from Arsenal would free up a space in the midfield for next season. And the Gunners are keen to bring Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer and are set to trigger his £51million release clause. According to reports in Spanish outlet Cope, senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly. Personal terms and the relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard's release clause. Zubimendi is highly rated by Arteta, who convinced the Euro 2024 winner of the North London project after he turned down a switch to Arne Slot's Liverpool last summer. It is the start of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal as they prepare to splash around £200m on new talent to fire them to Premier League glory next term.
