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.
Newcastle United are closing in on a major midfield reinforcement after reaching a verbal agreement with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalez. The 24-year-old Spaniard has reportedly given the green light to join the project at St James' Park as the Magpies look to fill the void left by high-profile summer exits.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has emphatically dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hall will join Manchester United this summer. The 21-year-old left-back is reportedly eager to force a high-profile move to Old Trafford, but the Magpies are desperate to retain their remaining defensive stars following a damaging transfer exodus.
Dominik Szoboszlai felt Liverpool should have claimed all three points despite needing his dramatic 99th-minute penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday. The midfielder held his nerve from the spot in front of a hostile St James' Park crowd after strikes from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock put the hosts on the brink of an opening-day win.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle expressed deep frustration over a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Liverpool during a dramatic draw at St James' Park. The late decision allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to secure a vital point, prompting Jaissle to fiercely question the standard of officiating and suggest such soft fouls negatively impact the sport.
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