Newcastle United news

Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw

Sandro Tonali has been told that he “deserves to play for a big team”, with the Newcastle midfielder reported to be attracting admiring glances from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. The Italy international has been at St James’ Park since 2023, with Giuseppe Rossi telling GOAL why big-money bids for a proven Premier League performer could be tabled during the summer transfer window of 2026.

Eddie Howe has turned up the heat ahead of Newcastle United's monumental Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona, describing it as the "biggest game in the club’s history". Following a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City, the Magpies boss is determined to ensure his squad does not dwell on domestic setbacks with the eyes of the footballing world turning to St. James' Park on Tuesday.

Barcelona’s superstars have swapped the sunshine of Catalonia for the historic charm of Northumberland, and it seems they have found themselves in a wizarding wonderland. Ahead of their massive Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Newcastle United, Hansi Flick’s squad checked into Matfen Hall, a stunning 200-year-old mansion that left the players convinced they had accidentally boarded the Hogwarts Express rather than a private jet.

Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has warned his team-mates to prepare for a battle as they shift their focus to a daunting Champions League trip to Newcastle's famous St James' Park stadium. The Catalan giants secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga on Saturday night, but the celebrations were short-lived as the squad immediately turned their attention to the looming challenge of facing Newcastle.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Manchester City as the finest team his side has encountered this season, placing them ahead of Premier League title rivals Arsenal. The Magpies were condemned to a 3-1 defeat at St James' Park on Saturday night as the Cityzens fought from behind to secure their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, marking their fourth victory over Newcastle in a gruelling campaign.

Real Madrid have reportedly entered the transfer battle for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the Spanish giants dispatching scouts to St James' Park on Saturday evening for what was ostensibly a reconnaissance trip to study Manchester City ahead of their upcoming Champions League showdown. However, it has emerged that the delegation was actually on a "double mission", with the Italy international featuring on their summer shortlist.

Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring the situation of Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke as they prepare for a potential summer move. The Magpies are keeping a close eye on the developing situation in north London, where a once-unthinkable scenario of relegation is beginning to look increasingly plausible as a disastrous campaign has left Spurs embroiled in a battle for survival at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Newcastle United’s FA Cup dreams were dashed at St James' Park as Manchester City staged a clinical comeback to secure a 3-1 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. Despite a blistering start from the Magpies that saw Harvey Barnes open the scoring, the treble-chasers asserted their dominance through Savinho and a decisive brace from Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City supporters were met with a surprise on Saturday afternoon as the team sheets for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United were released. Absent from the matchday squad entirely was star striker Erling Haaland, raising immediate concerns over his fitness ahead of a pivotal run of fixtures for the club. The Norwegian forward has now missed two of the last three matches for the Blues.

FA Cup action returns to the fore this week, and we’ve got three Newcastle vs Manchester City predictions as they face off on Saturday, 7 March.

Mikel Arteta is looking to reinforce his engine room as Arsenal reportedly intensify their pursuit of Newcastle star Sandro Tonali. The presence of the player's representative at a recent Premier League fixture has sparked fresh speculation over a summer transfer following surprise links in January.

Manchester United have sparked a backlash from supporters after confirming a five per cent increase in season ticket prices for the 2026-27 campaign. The move marks the fourth consecutive year that costs have risen at Old Trafford, following a decade-long freeze under previous regimes, as the club seeks to boost revenue to fuel their pursuit of domestic and European silverware.