Kelly signs for Juventus after loanpublished at 12:22 6 June
12:22 6 June
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Lloyd Kelly has made the permanent switch to Juventus following a short loan spell with the Serie A club.
The former England Under-21 defender signed for the Magpies on a free transfer in June 2024 after his contract with Bournemouth expired.
But he joined Juve on loan in February after making just 10 Premier League appearances. The Italian giants had an obligation to buy for £20m.
Newcastle say they are still in discussions with striker Callum Wilson and third-choice goalkeeper John Ruddy, who are set to be out of contract later this month.
Why are Newcastle not attracting the Premier League's top talent?published at 12:13 5 June
12:13 5 June
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We asked for your questions for BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha on your Premier League club.
James asked if Newcastle don't sign Bryan Mbeumo and Marc Guehi, what has gone wrong and why are players overlooking what appears to be such a well-managed and well-coached club for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United?
I think it is about the players having options and the different things they are being told about what the clubs can offer.
For Manchester United and Chelsea, I think it is more about project-based talk, and how they are trying to build significantly for the future.
The level of pressure and expectation of being at those two clubs, in my opinion, is probably higher than it is at Newcastle, so I think playing under those sorts of conditions can play into decision making.
Maybe some of it has to do with location and where families want to live. There are lots of different reasons why people choose to go to different clubs, and maybe some of it is the money side of things.
There are so many different factors involved in players making decisions about where they go, including how somebody is selling your club and why they should join to that player. We all have our biases towards our football clubs - we think it is obviously the best place to go.
Chelsea are in the Champions League next year as well, so the split between the two is the same. Maybe it is a case of expectation about the fans, what they hope to be achieving, based on years gone, in years ahead.
Chelsea have won the Champions League recently and are Conference League winners now.
For Manchester United, playing in Champions League finals feels like a lifetime ago. But again, expectations, location, infrastructure, long-term plans and contract length can all play a factor - not just money.
If glory returns to Old Trafford soon, if you are playing for them then you will be the king.
It is not like Newcastle have not been able to attract players, it is just that each player's decision is personal, individual and unique, and often there is more to take into account than what we see on the surface.
Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
What if... the season was about what happens when you are winning?published at 10:02 5 June
10:02 5 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
It is the table no-one wants to be top of.
While some fans will feel pretty comfortable when their team goes in front, for others, it is just the start of what could prove to be an emotional rollercoaster.
The fans who had to suffer the disappointment of wondering 'what might have been' most were those of Tottenham.
If the Premier League season had come down to which side lost the most points from winning positions then Spurs would have been top of the pile.
There were 22 occasions in which Ange Postecoglou's team were in front, but they went on to win only half of those, with four ending in draws and seven in defeat.
While 'Ange-ball' provides entertainment, as shown in the Europa League final, if the Spurs boss had adapted on a few more occasions, they might have found themselves celebrating a more successful league campaign than one that left them a place above the relegation zone.
For Fulham fans, it was hard to know whether they were coming or going.
While they were one of the 'comeback kings' having picked up 21 points from losing positions, they also dropped 28 points from winning ones.
Rather than consistent inconsistency, boss Marco Silva will be hoping for less of a rollercoaster next campaign if they want to achieve their European dream.
There were not a lot occasions in which relegated Southampton and Ipswich were in front, but when they were, they struggled to see them through. The 28 and 27 points lost respectively could have been the difference-makers in the fight to stay up.
At the other end of the scale, Newcastle supporters could often sit comfortably in the knowledge that when they went in front, they were unlikely to see any other result at the end.
In fact, of the 23 games in which they were in a winning position, they drew twice and lost just once - a confidence they will hope to take into the Champions League next season too.
Much was said of Chelsea's questionable defensive abilities and the maturity of such a young side. But despite this, they too were a team regularly able to see out a game they were leading - winning 20 of the 26 such occasions.
Two perhaps more surprising additions at this end of the table are relegated Leicester City and a Manchester United side who set unwanted club records for the season.
While there were not many occasions when the two sides were in a leading position - 10 for Leicester and 16 for United - between them they lost just three times and dropped only 10 and 11 points restrictively.
Some solace for supporters in otherwise underwhelming campaigns.
*Table data from Football365
'An exciting talent' - Magpies sign Spanish youngster Corderopublished at 09:18 5 June
09:18 5 June
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Spanish winger Antonio Cordero says it is "truly an honour" to be joining Newcastle this summer.
The Magpies have confirmed they will sign 18-year-old Cordero on 1 July following the expiry of his contract with Malaga, subject to completion of the Premier League's registration process.
The Spain Under-19 international is expected to head out on loan next season after completing the move.
"It's truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure," Cordero said on the move.
"I am a person who likes to aspire high. Why not come to one of the best places in the world to do it.
"It's a big step, and that's one of the reasons I'm here. I'm happy to do it and have a great desire to get going already."
Cordero – known as Antonito – has made 60 senior appearances in all competitions for Malaga, scoring seven goals and registering nine assists.
Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell added: "Antonio is an exciting talent. We're delighted to bring him to Newcastle United amidst interest in Spain and across Europe.
"He has lots of potential, and the next phase of his development will be for the club to select a loan move that will challenge him and build on his experiences."
Gossip: Trafford is Magpies' top targetpublished at 07:49 5 June
Should Luis Diaz leave Liverpool, Newcastle's £80m-rated England winger Anthony Gordon, 24, is being seriously considered as a replacement. (Teamtalk, external)
🎧 Relive a historic seasonpublished at 09:37 4 June
09:37 4 June
Who wants to relive all the best bits from that memorable season? Well, we've got you covered.
BBC Radio Newcastle's Newcastle United commentator Matthew Raisbeck has been looking back on the 2024-25 campaign moment by moment on the Total Sport programme.
What if... the season was about what happens when you concede first?published at 08:20 4 June
08:20 4 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
"We never do it the easy way."
Something muttered by many a football fan as they watch their side go 1-0 down again.
As frustrating as it can be watching from the stands or on the TV, it is a position some teams thrive in.
Luring the opposition into a false sense of security, it is almost as though they do not get going until they have given the other team a chance.
And if the league was measured on how well a team bounces back after conceding the first goal, then this season would have seen Brighton coming away with a Premier League title.
There were 17 occasions in 2024-25 when the Seagulls conceded the first goal, but from those they came back to win five and draw five - rescuing 20 points in the process.
It will not have made for comfortable watching for the fans, but it does show the tenacity of Fabian Hurzeler's side to turn a match around.
The sign of champions is to win when you are not at your best and that is what Liverpool did this campaign. They may not have have conceded first as often as Brighton, but they still came back to win four times and draw seven.
It will not have always helped the cause of those chasing European spots, but Newcastle, Fulham and Aston Villa all showed the resilience that they could go one-goal down and still get much-needed points from a game.
At the other end of the scale, while some teams thrive in this situation, others flounder.
Nottingham Forest surprised many onlookers going from relegation candidates to battling for a Champions League spot in less than 12 months.
But key to that was their defence. There were not many occasions where they went 1-0 down - however, when they did, their ability to turn it around was in relegation territory.
The silver-lining for Reds fans, though, is that they really did make it difficult for the opposition to get in front and this is a strength they will hope to build on going forwards.
Newcastle announce final pre-season matchpublished at 13:48 3 June
13:48 3 June
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Newcastle have announced their final pre-season match before the 2025-26 season.
On 9 August, Atletico Madrid men's and women's teams will face their respective Newcastle sides in the Sela Cup at St James Park.
On the day, Newcastle's women's side will face Atletico Madrid Femenino at 13:00 BST, before the men's teams kick off at 16:00 BST.
The club have confirmed that tickets give fans access to both matches.
'I expect to see us being a little bit more ruthless'published at 12:13 3 June
12:13 3 June
Charlotte Robson Fan writer
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This is a huge summer for Newcastle United, who against all odds, find themselves back in the Champions League again. Where we belong, may I add.
But we cannot rest on our laurels and waste another summer without strengthening the squad.
Of course, Newcastle have out-Newcastled themselves by coming to a mutual agreement to part ways with Paul Mitchell, our director of football, a mere 11 months after he was appointed in the first place (after, if you recall, a fiasco with Dan Ashworth and Manchester United).
With his parting statement, Mitchell made reference to the imminent departure of Darren Eales, our CEO, which we have known about for a while.
So, it is possible there will be a bit of housekeeping done behind the scenes at NUFC in the next few months, including announcing a chief executive and looking in earnest for a director of football. Or, if a DoF is not what we are looking for any more, communicating that to the fans.
Isn't it a hoot wondering about executive-level appointments? This is why I'm a football fan, for sure.
I would like - and, actually, expect - to see Newcastle being a little bit more aggressive in the market.
We have some money to spend, and we should spend it. We let go of two players we were using in January and did not bring in reinforcements.
I also expect to see us being a little bit more ruthless - letting some players go even if we, as fans, do not want to see them leave. Sometimes that is the way things have to go.
I expect this to be a massive summer for us.
We need to sign four or five players and put in some seriously hard work to start next season strong. The Champions League is waiting.
How much can Newcastle spend this summer? Transfer window Q&Apublished at 11:41 2 June
11:41 2 June
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BBC Sport chief football reporter Simon Stone has been answering your questions on the summer transfer window.
James asked: I'm a Newcastle fan. Under PSR restrictions, what can we spend this summer?
I'm unsure if transfer budgets; a) can be ascertained from public P&L statements
b) can be guesstimated by the journos, or
c) are completely unknown
Simon answered: If we are being honest, they are guesstimates because the club finance directors are not going to tell us what the exact position is.
We do know what the accounts tell us, but the actual P&S figure is different because clubs can claim certain expenditure back. However, it's pretty certain Newcastle are in a better position than they were last summer, when they were selling players by 30 June to ensure they didn't get into trouble. They have clearly qualified for the expanded Champions League, which will drive more revenue.
I think the approach around Aleksander Isak is telling. I don't feel Newcastle would be quite as determined to keep him if they didn't have the capability to strengthen Eddie Howe's squad.
🎧 End of season wrap - Champions League and derby dreamspublished at 09:22 2 June
09:22 2 June
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The season has finished and you might be left feeling a little lost with no football but there is plenty to look forward to next season.
Champions League football returns to St James' Park and so will the Tyne-Wear derby after Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League.
"Bring them and it on," joked BBC Radio Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck on the Total Sport podcast. "For the benefit and variety of the Premier League, I believe it is good that there are another team in the mix and it is not the same three going up and down again.
"They probably did it in the best way as well with the late goals."
Total Sport presenter Raul Kohli added: "I am happy to have them back because it gives you something to look forward to when the fixtures are released.
"We haven't really had any to look out for in recent years but we will all straight away look for these two games now."
Signings and sales - your transfer window prioritiespublished at 10:04 31 May
10:04 31 May
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We asked for you to tell us what Newcastle need to do in the summer transfer window.
Here are some of your comments:
Andrew: Let's be straight here. We don't need a big name to make a difference, we need Eddie and the scouts to identify three to four players who have not made the headlines yet. Once uncle Eddie works his magic and develops them to integrate into our way of thinking and playing, we are on our way to bigger and better things.
Simon: I love Nick Pope, but to move the team forward we need a ball-playing keeper. When we played Villa you could see the confidence Martinez had on the ball, in both avoiding the high press and playing balls forward. A top-class keeper would make the biggest difference to the team in a single purchase.
Andrew: We need to show ambition early on and get players like Mbeumo. We are crying out for a player like him and he is clearly available. Time to act now and get it done. Reality though is that we need to significantly increase our strength in depth. This season showed that our second string are not good enough to compete at the top.
Jack: We cannot afford to have yet another window with no major signings, especially as we need squad depth for the Campions League. Now we've wriggled out of the profitability and sustainability rules labyrinth, we should waste no time in signing players. The team have been incredible at developing young players (Hall, Livramento and Osula as we speak), but I really want to see a more experienced player join this summer. I like the sound of the Mbeumo rumours.
Eric: We need to add pace at centre-back and in midfield, with a game-changing midfielder in the mould of Cole Palmer. Also a striker/winger like Mbeemo or Semenyo. And a keeper who is confident with his feet.
Thank you for your feedbackpublished at 09:14 31 May
09:14 31 May
Thank you for the feedback you submitted on the Premier League club pages.
Our aim is to contain all of the BBC's in-depth coverage of that team in one place, so it helpful to hear from you - you are who the pages are for after all.
We are going through all your responses and will take suggestions on board for next season.
Two Newcastle players in Williams' underrated XI of the seasonpublished at 16:08 30 May
16:08 30 May
As the dust settles on this Premier League campaign, we asked former England international Fara Williams for her underrated XI for the season.
She selected two players who have represented Newcastle this year.
Dan Burn
There are players around Dan Burn in the Newcastle squad who are more glamourous and will be spoken about far more than he is. But, there are very few, if any, that the fans love more. I think he gets close to a best Premier League XI this season which seems crazy given when many would not have believed he would still even be at the club at this stage in their development.
Burn knows his role and place in Eddie Howe's side perfectly and is one of the most consistent and committed performers in the league. He knows his limitations as well so adjusts position to minimise the risk of him being run at with space behind him. His goal in the Carabao Cup final will be one of the defining moments of this English football season for me.
Jacob Murphy
I heard early on this season Newcastle fans on the radio saying Murphy is a player that's not good enough to play in this team if they are to achieve big things.
A player of his ability can go one way or the other - they can get found out and struggle to play for the team again or they really lift their levels and show that they have the capabilities to step up into the role.
Murphy has certainly been able to do that and the relationship he's got with Alexander Isak has been one of the reasons why Newcastle have gone on the run that secured a Champions League spot.
His assist record this year has been seriously impressive and he's added some key goals to that as well.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
What needs to happen in the transfer window?published at 12:16 30 May
12:16 30 May
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The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.
Are there certain players you are desperate for Newcastle to sign, or an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority.
And what about sales - who needs to go?
So over to you... what names need bringing in and shipping out?
What if... the season started in January?published at 11:32 30 May
11:32 30 May
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
A Premier League season can sometimes be a tale of two halves.
Some come flying out of the blocks, while others are more sluggish starters.
The busy Christmas period can be a turning point with the arrival of the January transfer window feeling like a fresh start.
So what might have happened if the league season only start on 1 January?
Well, Pep Guardiola's title-winning machines would have picked up their fifth Premier League trophy in a row.
Playing one game fewer than actual champions Liverpool - who secured the title with four games remaining - they would have finished one point clear of the Reds, not withstanding Arne Slot's side slowdown in form after sealing the title.
City always seem to come good after January, but this time it was not enough to outweigh the torrid time they had from late autumn.
The rest of the top six is not too dissimilar to the final placings, although in this case, Aston Villa would have secured Champions League football and Brighton a Europa League spot in the absence of Chelsea - whose form nose-dived at the very beginning of the year.
And while the new year is a new start for some, it is less so for others.
That was the case for many of those down the bottom of the league.
The relegated trio would still have been relegated and Manchester United and Tottenham would still have ended up in the bottom six. West Ham find themselves one place lower after Wolves picked up form under Vitor Pereira.
So what does this tell us? If you wan to achieve your Premier League ambitions, it is about making sure you are there for nine months and not just from January.
What was your Newcastle moment of the season?published at 12:13 29 May
12:13 29 May
Matthew Raisbeck BBC Radio Newcastle reporter
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As we reflect on an incredible season - the most successful in living memory - it is worth remembering how difficult things were before a ball had even been kicked.
There was a real sense of unease around the club last July. PSR issues forced the sales of two talented young players, there were rumours about Eddie Howe and the England job, and popular co-owner and director Amanda Staveley left the club.
Further changes behind the scenes saw a new sporting director arrive, but no significant signings were made despite a very public pursuit of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. Then, they went through a third transfer window in January without strengthening the squad.
Belief in Howe and the team has always been there but after a tough summer, supporter expectations were modest. To have achieved so much this season is truly remarkable and is testament to what a brilliant manager he is.
They are lucky to have him.
The football began with good results but unconvincing performances and after losing to Brentford in December, they were 12th in the table. Howe apologised to fans for their performance that day and views it as their lowest moment of the season.
They produced incredible turnaround with a club-record-equalling nine-match winning run in all competitions, including both legs of the League Cup semi-final.
No-one can say they had it easy on the way to Wembley - Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Brentford and Arsenal were among their opponents before a terrific performance in the final against Premier League champions Liverpool on a day when every Geordie's dreams came true. That weekend, and the trophy parade that followed, will be cherished forever.
While winning a trophy gave fans the best day of their football-supporting lives, qualifying for the Champions League was crucial for the short-term and long-term future of the club.
There was no drop-off after Wembley. In fact, they just kept getting better until injuries hit and they slipped from third to fifth in the final week of the campaign.
Crucially, they are in a stronger financial position than 12 months ago, and the offer of Champions League football can give them an edge in the transfer market this time.
Eddie Howe wants the club to act quickly, saying "speed" is key because "good players don't hang around for long."
If they can do that, and give Howe the backing he deserves, it could be an exciting summer.
Listen to full commentary on every Newcastle United game, and have your say on the Magpies on Total Sport North East every weeknight from 18:00, on BBC Radio Newcastle.
A 'very good' season - or '7/10 at best'?published at 11:58 29 May
11:58 29 May
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We asked for your views on fan writer Charlotte Robson's end-of-season scorecard (27 May, 15:58 BST).
Here are some of your comments:
Jack: Tino Livramento is my unsung hero. Dan Burn, Jacob Murphy, Alex Isak and Sandro Tonali have all been class, but I don't see Tino getting the credit he deserves. He has proven his versatility and talent, which will be so important for the future of our club. His relationship with Lewis Hall is really special - two full-backs that will win big not only at Newcastle but also for England.
John: I think at best it's a 7/10 season. Too inconsistent - should have sewn up Champions League qualification much earlier. Dropped too many points against lower teams. My player of the season is Dan Burn.
Philip: A very good season considering we were 12th in December. Eddie has proved once again what a superb coach he is by fixing problems as they come along. Never panics.
Paul: Season rating is 10/10! Winning a first domestic cup in 70 years and with a threadbare squad due to injuries, FFP restraints and manager absence to boot still qualifying for the Champions League is an achievement that is hard to top.
Philip: What a season! Trophy in the bag and Champions League football again! I feel we definitely need to improve in the goalkeeping position and if Caoimhin Kelleher is available we should do all we can to sign him.
Who sprinted most in the Premier League season?published at 10:01 29 May
10:01 29 May
Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician
Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz ranked second in distance covered (242 miles) last season and he also made the most sprints in the Premier League with 907.
Bryan Mbeumo and Milos Kerkez also rank highly, just behind Fulham's American speedster Antonee Robinson.
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon completes the top five.
While Gordon ranked fifth for sprints overall across the season, he sprinted more often than any other player, averaging 29 sprints per 90 minutes.
What's in a name? Well if the name's Anthony (or Antonee) then it is sprinting, with Gordon, Elanga and Robinson all in the top five.
Munoz is here again, coming in at fourth, behind Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
When will the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures be released? published at 08:21 29 May
08:21 29 May
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The BBC's Ask Me Anything team have done all of the research ahead of the announcement detailing next season's Premier League matches.
The fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released at 09:00 BST on Wednesday,18 June 2025 and the release will include the weekly schedule of all 380 matches.
The season will begin with a single fixture played on Friday, 15 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all matches will be played at 16:00 BST. There will be 33 weekend rounds of fixtures, plus five midweek rounds.
The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season, based on TV selections made by broadcasters.
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