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Matthias Jaissle has promised that high intensity will remain Newcastle's core identity as he prepares for his first match at St James' Park against Bayer Leverkusen. The new head coach is also desperately hoping for further transfer breakthroughs before the Premier League season begins.

Newcastle United are working on an urgent deal to bring Benfica full-back Amar Dedic to St James' Park as they scramble to address a defensive injury crisis. With the Premier League season opener against Liverpool fast approaching, the Magpies are hopeful that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international can provide an immediate solution to their lack of senior options.

Newcastle need to accept a frustrating transfer cycle at St James’ Park, John Barnes has told GOAL, as top players will always “come and go” - with even the likes of Liverpool struggling to retain the services of prized assets. Few clubs in world football can resist admiring glances from afar, with the Magpies finding that out to their cost in 2026.

Manchester United are said to be keen on Lewis Hall, but can the Newcastle left-back become “the new Patrice Evra” at Old Trafford? The man himself has attempted to answer that question, with the legendary Red Devils defender assessing potential transfer business with GOAL. More movement is expected before the summer window of 2026 swings shut.