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For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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Newcastle complete £23m signing of teenage midfielder from Ajax

Newcastle United have completed the signing of highly-rated teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in a transfer deal worth up to £23 million. The 18-year-old prospect arrived on Tyneside to complete his medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract, with the Magpies successfully securing one of European football's brightest young talents.

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Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal transfer

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes after the midfielder informed Newcastle of his desire to leave St James' Park this summer. The Gunners are looking to overhaul their engine room and have identified the Brazilian international as a primary target to partner Declan Rice in north London.

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Newcastle to open talks to sign Switzerland star Manzambi

Newcastle United are ready to accelerate their summer transfer business by opening formal negotiations for Switzerland’s World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi. The Magpies have identified the Freiburg midfielder as a priority addition to Eddie Howe’s squad as they look to reinvest the significant funds generated by recent high-profile departures from St James' Park.

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16Manchester United crestManchester United00000000
17Newcastle United crestNewcastle United00000000
18Nottingham Forest crestNottingham Forest00000000
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Frequently asked questions

The origins of Newcastle United can be traced all the way back to 1881, when Stanley Cricket Club of Byker took interest in the formation of a football club. Over the years, several name changes and mergers took place. Finally, on December 9, 1892, the name Newcastle United Football Club was decided upon. Other name suggestions included Newcastle F.C, Newcastle Rangers, Newcastle City, and City of Newcastle.

Newcastle United is co-owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), who hold an 85% stake, and the UK-based RB Sports & Media, who hold the remaining 15% stake. The takeover was completed in 2021.

Newcastle United play their home games at the iconic St. James' Park, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. St. James' Park has been the club's go-to home venue since 1892.

St. James' Park has a seating capacity of about 52,000, with Newcastle United currently planning an overhaul which will see the capacity rise to 65,000.

Newcastle United have won 11 titles, including four top flight titles and six FA Cups.

Newcastle United have won four first division titles in their history, with the most recent win coming almost a century ago, all the way back in 1926-27.

Jimmy Lawrence has made the most appearances ever for Newcastle United, donning the jersey on 496 appearances to hold off fellow goalkeeper Shay Given among others.

Newcastle United will forever revere perhaps their most iconic player ever, the legendary Alan Shearer, who scored a club record 206 goals in a little over 400 appearances.

Shola Amoebi, Andy Cole, Shay Given, Bobby Mitchell, Alan Shearer, Hatem Ben Arfa, Andy Carroll, James Milner, Kevin Keegan, Paul Gasciogne, and Malcolm Macdonald are some of the most acclaimed footballers to have played for Newcastle United.

Joe Harvey, Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Steve Bruce, Rafael Benitez, and Ruud Gullit are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are nicknamed The Magpies, because the black and white colour scheme on their jerseys is reminiscent of the actual magpie bird.