Newcastle United

Newcastle United are close to signing highly-rated Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak but how do his numbers compare with the strikers currently at Eddie ...

The game will take place at St James' Park in the week commencing November 7th. It will be Palace's penultimate match before the winter break accommodates the ...

The game will take place at St James' Park in the week commencing November 7th. They last faced Palace in April this year on Tyneside, when the hosts won thanks to a goal from Miguel Almiron. It will be Palace’s penultimate match before the winter break accommodates the World Cup.

Welcome to Chronicle Live's Newcastle United transfer blog. The summer window is hotting up and the Magpies are still trying to add to their squad.

[Newcastle have offered a club-record transfer fee of up to £58 million](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-advanced-talks-sign-24842233) for the Sweden international, and talks are currently ongoing between the two clubs in Spain. Newcastle United fan favourite Ryan Taylor believes the Magpies could go to the next level with the arrival of Alexander Isak. However, on a night where Tranmere seemed intent on trying to kick Newcastle off the park at times, the Magpies responded thanks in no small part to substitute Kieran Trippier. It was a tough night for the Magpies who went a goal down before Jamaal Lascelles and Chris Wood netted either side of half-time. [Newcastle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) needed their captain to step up after Elliott Nevitt had put the hosts in front at Prenton Park midway through the first half. Bearing in mind it has been 67 years since United last won a domestic trophy and 53 years since the Fairs Cup win, Howe is right to underline the club's lack of success. Speaking after the win on the Wirral, Wood said: "We knew it was going to be a tough game. Simon Jordan believes Newcastle United could spend in the region of £400million and still comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. [Newcastle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) have been linked with a host of players this summer and we'll be on hand to bring you all the latest news, rumours and gossip, plus the must-read analysis from our own team of writers. Andrew and John talk all things Newcastle United ahead of this weekend's trip to Wolves.ISAK IMMINENT Isak is set to sign a long-term deal and should be available for the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers. And while previous bosses have played down the prospect of winning something - with some even fielding reserve sides in the League Cup - Howe is the opposite.

Despite taking the lead through Elliott Nevitt and putting everything into the game, goals from Jamal Lascelles and Chris Wood was enough to edge the contest ...

As Rovers pushed forward, Hewelt again was there to keep the one goal in it. The SWA were right behind the lads as the closing stages approached with Tranmere tackles flying in and Newcastle unable to get out of their half for a short period. A brilliant one touch passing move resulted in Dacres-Cogley breaking the offside trap and squared it to Nevitt who cooly beat Darlow to send the Tranmere faithful into raptures.

Newcastle United must meet this tight Premier League deadline in order to have Alexander Isak available for the trip to Wolves.

Newcastle United must meet this tight Premier League deadline in order to have Alexander Isak available for the trip to Wolves. Newcastle United hope to have Alexander Isak available for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Premier League deadline Newcastle United must meet if Alexander Isak is to play against Wolves

The Kiwi striker scored the Magpies' winning goal in the 2-1 Carabao Cup second-round victory at Tranmere.

Howe said: “We ideally wanted to protect Trippier but you know the difference he can make and he's won us the game with those two deliveries. We were desperate to go through. After watching Wood from the start for the first time this season, Howe said: “Chris Wood has performed really well since he's joined us. Eddie Howe has praised Chris Wood after his winner at Tranmere Rovers in the League Cup. It's great for us to see. We want to take every game with the same seriousness and we will try to win everything we compete in."

They stated that the deal was a £59m guaranteed transfer fee (a record buy for Newcastle and record sale for Real Sociedad), with £4.2m extra in potential ...

The likes Christian Pulisic and Conor Gallagher reported to be amongst those actively now under consideration by Newcastle. Last night saw Chris Wood get a massive confidence boost with good movement and unstoppable header from Trippier’s top quality delivery, the winner against Tranmere. Alexander Isak was first linked with NUFC back in July but Real Sociedad then reported to be insisting on Newcastle meeting the £76m release clause in the 22 year old’s contract, plus Alexander Isak and his representatives supposedly looking for £200,000+ a week in wages – which would have been more than double what Newcastle’s current highest earner Kieran Trippier is on (around £100,000). Wood now looks sure to lead the line on Sunday at Wolves but it would be great to see Alexander Isak as an option off the bench, get him involved and integrated as soon as possible. [The Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11144861/Alexander-Isak-jets-England-undergo-medical-Newcastle-ahead-club-record-60m-move.html) now report that Alexander Isak flew into Newcastle on Wednesday night, whilst all NUFC attention was focused on the League Cup match at [ Tranmere](https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/08/eddie-howe-reflects-on-tranmere-result-and-performance-plus-alexander-isak-and-injuries-newcastle-united/) (Sky Sports claim that Alexander Isak is travelling to Tyneside today (Thursday) but The Mail insist he arrived last night). Reporting that Real Sociedad had accepted a Newcastle United offer that was too good to turn down and were already looking for a replacement for Alexander Isak, having agreed the sale to NUFC.

Team news from Prenton Park as Newcastle United get set to take on Tranmere Rovers in the Carabao Cup.

[Mark Gillespie](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/mark-gillespie/), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo) and [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron) complete the list of substitutes available to Howe. [Mark Gillespie](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/mark-gillespie/), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo), [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/), [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/), [Federico Fernández](/teams/first-team/federico-fernandez), [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/), [Bruno Guimarães](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/bruno-guimaraes/), [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron). James' Park, with youngster Elliot Anderson handed his first competitive start for the club in the second round tie at Prenton Park (7:45pm kick-off). [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow); [Emil Krafth](/This item is not published), [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles), [Paul Dummett](/teams/first-team/paul-dummett), [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/); [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/), [Sean Longstaff](/teams/first-team/sean-longstaff), Elliot Anderson; [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy), [Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/), [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie). [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/), [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/) and [Bruno Guimarães](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/bruno-guimaraes/) all named, with [Federico Fernández](/teams/first-team/federico-fernandez) and [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/) also included for the first time this term. [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow) comes in for [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/nick-pope/) in goal, with [Emil Krafth](/This item is not published), captain [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles), [Paul Dummett](/teams/first-team/paul-dummett) and [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/) making up an entirely new-look back four. [Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/) will lead the line, with support from [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy) and [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie) on the flanks. [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/) survives from that memorable encounter at St.

All the latest from the Magpies' Carabao Cup second-round clash with League Two Tranmere at Prenton Park.

The Slovakian stopper could be coming to a crossroads in his Magpies career. Then there's so much space for Tranmere to send a ball over the top to Dacres-Cogley down the right before he squares it to Nevitt. Less than three months later, it looks like the England goalkeeper has fully grasped the No 1 jersey at Newcastle and doesn't plan to give it back to Dubravka any time soon. However, he still wants to field a strong XI with the chance of silverware up for grabs. Targett bombs beyond him on the overlap but the attacker curls one over. Dylan Stephenson is another youngster with the squad tonight. Eddie Howe keeping the U21 players hungry.— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) If I can say something else for Martin: he wants to play. [Callum Wilson](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/callum-wilson) ruled out, while the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Jacob Murphy and Sean Longstaff could start. Tranmere drew visitors out of possession so easily with a simple passing move. Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of Tranmere vs Newcastle United from Prenton Park. Jacob Murphy picks the ball up on the edge of the box.

That is according to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports News, who earlier tweeted: “Dubravka's representatives to hold face to face talks with Newcastle United this ...

Dubravka’s representatives to hold face to face talks with Newcastle United this week. One could argue that he has not been given the opportunity to do so during his time at St. Dubravka is hardly a sweeper keeper, however, and does little to defend outside his own penalty area. Personal terms not expected to be an issue. Can Ten Hag’s army win their next battle on the south coast? “Dubravka’s representatives to hold face to face talks with Newcastle United this week.

Dubravka has lost his place at Newcastle to Nick Pope and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Dubravka's agent had promised to look for a new club in the current window if the ex-Sparta Prague star was not in the team. But when asked if there was anything in the Man United links, Howe said: "He was feeling a little bit unwell. They managed a difficult last 20 minutes superbly." In terms of anything (else) with Martin, I don't know about that." "It was a good examination of our attitude, our organisation and our commitment, and the lads passed the test with flying colours. [Dubravka](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/martin-dubravka) has been moved down the pecking order by [Howe](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/eddie-howe) after the arrival of the England keeper.

Newcastle United are insisting on including a purchase clause in any loan agreement to let Manchester United sign Martin Dubravka.

Dubravka is a player they wanted to sign in January and they believe he could be an able number 2 to De Gea. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are open to including a buy option in the loan agreement. With Kevin Trapp choosing to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt, Manchester United are now pushing to sign Dubravka as their new number 2 goalkeeper.

Former Liverpool defender Phil Babb believes the imminent arrival of Alexander Isak could spell danger for Allan Saint-Maximin. The Swedish striker is on ...

One; does Eddie know something that we don't about Saint-Maximin, two; can they accommodate Isak through the middle to play as an out and out striker? There's a weakness in there and it has to be addressed. "So, for me, it's an interesting one if he gravitates out there. The recent injury to Callum Wilson has seemingly forced Newcastle's hand. We all know the talent he's got. Former Liverpool defender Phil Babb believes the imminent arrival of Alexander Isak could spell danger for Allan Saint-Maximin.

Newcastle, flush with cash following last season's takeover by an investment fund linked to the Saudi Arabian government, have bet big on the Swedish striker, ...

They’re building something exciting under Eddie Howe and the acquisition of a talent as promising as Isak only adds to that. La Real have included a sell-on clause in the deal. A Swedish international, he has 37 caps for his country.

The Magpies are reportedly set to break their transfer record as the transfer window enters its final week.

“The people that come through that door are only going to add quality to the squad.” Taylor sees the move for Isak as an indication of where the Magpies hierarchy will take the club in the future as they look to challenge for major honours. The Magpies are closing in on a deal to bring the Sweden international to Tyneside after making a decisive move on Tuesday afternoon.

Newcastle United have all fingers crossed that Emil Krafth's injury is not as bad as initially feared. The right-back was stretchered off in the first half ...

“It looks like a knee problem,” Howe confirmed afterwards. Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser were left out of the squad that travelled to Birkenhead after both undergoing scans on Monday. Newcastle United injury latest ahead of the up

The Magpies are unbeaten in all competitions and are on the verge of signing Alexander Isak.

Spending £60million on a player is a lot of money for Newcastle and they're looking to push into that top ten in the Premier League." They'll try to invest into this group between now and next week when the window closes. [BBC 5 Live's Football Daily podcast](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cw76hn), Adam said: "It's very difficult to win silverware, over the last few years it's been the big two that have won it, apart from Leicester who won a trophy. I think they've bought wisely since January, Eddie's done a great job. The Toon second string came from behind to beat League Two side Tranmere Rovers and tee up a third round tie with Crystal Palace. The Magpies have not won a domestic cup since their 1954-55 FA Cup win over Manchester City.