Everton and Newcastle are leading the race to sign England forward Jack Grealish, 29, from Manchester City this summer. (Football Insider), external
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring developments with Jadon Sancho, 25, after the England winger's return to Manchester United following his loan spell at Chelsea. (Sun), external
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Manchester United hold bragging rights as the most popular Premier League club across social platforms, according to CIES Football Observatory., external
Ranking third overall behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester United total 233.6 million subscribers and followers across X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Rivals Manchester City are second highest out of Premier League clubs and fifth overall with 179.5m, with Liverpool (166.7m) and Chelsea (152.9m) just behind.
Arsenal also make the global top 10 with 114.1m, meaning there are five English teams inside the top 10.
Spurs just miss out in 11th with 108.1m, but they did gain an extra 700,000 followers over their North London rivals since June 2024.
A total of 15 English clubs make the top 100, with Leeds United squeezing into the 100th spot with 6.4m.
While fans may not sing about social media followers, global interest has a hand in paying the bills at their beloved football clubs.
Newcastle United have opened negotiations with Burnley about signing English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22. (Times - subscription required), external
Brighton will accept a bid of £50-60m for forward Joao Pedro, with the 23-year-old a target for Newcastle. (Football Insider), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on whether Newcastle United need to act urgently in the transfer market, with the first window closing at 19:00 BST on Tuesday.
Here are some of your comments:
Kegs: I think, or hope, our transfer signings will arrive from 1 July, once the current PSR window closes. Hopefully work is going on in the background for deals to be announced then. We need at least four players in and even more if we sell squad players like Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Targett, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock.
Andrew: I would like us to get a centre-back in this first window. We could then get them training and embedded into the team in time for the new season. Defenders take longer to gel together, so we can't delay!
Emgee: I hope they are negotiating a new contract with Callum Wilson so they can then sell him to a Championship club where he would do a great job. He is no longer a Premier League player. As for other signings, I can't see any progress. It seems all the talk about Champions League allowing us to attract the best players was a load of old blarney.
Davy: No chance of a signing. There will be no rash signings from the Toon.
Wes: I'm not expecting anything to happen now. I have faith in what's happening here but I would be lying if I didn't say that I'm disappointed in the lack of and interest in signings. I'm sure there are things happening behind closed doors but I'm checking for news two to three times a day and always feel disappointed.
Steve: As a Newcastle fan, I'm very worried about our lack of business so far, not least because Eddie Howe said speed is of the essence. I hope it won't be another window of doggedly pursuing a player with no end result. We need major reinforcements!
Today is the first of two transfer deadline days this summer as the window shuts for seven days before reopening on 16 June.
In a change to the summer transfer window norm, it opened early to allow clubs involved in the Fifa Club World Cup 10 days to sign players for inclusion in the competition.
Whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
Follow our live text coverage throughout the day here
And keep up to date with all the latest news, views and transfers for your club
Newcastle United are keen on signing 24-year-old winger Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, after missing out on Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo. (Football Insider), external
But the Hammers are considering a swap deal with Chelsea involving Ghana international Kudus. (Teamtalk), external
It is not just at the top of the Premier League where American ownership has a foothold in English football.
Twenty years on from the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, one third of the 72 EFL clubs now have either majority or minority US backers.
In a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Kelly Cates is joined by a group of experts to investigate whether this trend is likely to continue.
On Tuesday, the first of two summer transfer windows will come to a close.
So, do you expect business to be done at Newcastle United before the deadline? Do you want players to come in or exit? If so, what or who do you think is needed?
Image source, Getty ImagesLloyd 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.
Meanwhile, Jamal Lewis - signed from Norwich City in a deal worth up to £20m in 2020 - is leaving the club.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe 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
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
Image source, Getty ImagesSpanish 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."
Newcastle United have made Burnley and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, their top target this summer. (Times - subscription required, external)
Should Luis Diaz leave Liverpool, Newcastle's £80m-rated England winger Anthony Gordon, 24, is being seriously considered as a replacement. (Teamtalk, external)
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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.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
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.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle 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.
Charlotte Robson
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesThis 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.
Find more from Charlotte Robson at the True Faith: Newcastle United Podcast, external
BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha has given us his insight and opinion every fortnight on your Premier League club throughout this season.
But this week, he's in the hotseat for your questions.
Maybe ask him who should be on your club's radar this summer, or where a rumoured target or new signing might fit into the team.
Perhaps see what he thinks about how successful a new recruit might be, who it is vital to keep, or what is needed to make next season a success.
Send in your questions here and we'll put a selection to him
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC 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.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 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."
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Image source, Getty ImagesWe 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 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 is 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.
