Newcastle United

Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

For week three, he takes on MOBO Award-winning drum & bass legend and producer Adam F.

Sutton's prediction: 2-3

Eddie Howe's team haven't quite clicked. I don't think it's a really settled Eddie Howe because he hasn't got the players in so far which I think he would've wanted.

I thought Spurs were excellent against Everton. I think there will be goals in this game, there can't not be.

But this will be toe-to-toe, this will be like a basketball match. I'm going to back Ange Postecoglou's Spurs.

Adam F's prediction: 1-2

This should be a good game.

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Alan Shearer says Newcastle have "failed" manager Eddie Howe.

The Magpies missed out on signing defender Marc Guehi and have endured a frustrating transfer window, which included the sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh in a bid to comply with Profit and Sustainability rules.

Responding to a Tweet, external which stated Howe and the squad "deserved better", Shearer replied: "They haven’t helped Eddie at all. Failed him."

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Former West Ham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eddie Howe is probably in limbo at the minute thinking: 'Why can't we get anybody in?' and 'Why can't we get anything over the line?'

When you look at his targets, they have been really good targets. They are players who have been successful in the Premier League and that is what he is trying to create at Newcastle.

He is trying to attack the Champions League places again.

It will be interesting to see the reaction if they don't get anything over the line in the next couple of hours.

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Midfielder Joe White has joined League Two side MK Dons on loan for the 2024-25 season after extending his contract with Newcastle United.

The 21-year-old, who spent the first half of last season on loan at Crewe Alexandra, featured four times in the Premier League upon his return to St. James' Park.

White joined the Magpies' Academy in 2016 and progressed through the ranks while having loan spells with Hartlepool United, Exeter City and Crewe, before making his first-team debut in February's 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth.

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Former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown believes Crystal Palace's decision to hold onto defender Marc Guehi will not lower his price in the future.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Brown said: "The money Crystal Palace would have got for Marc Guehi is safe with him. They have managed to keep him and they will still get the figure another time down the line.

"Without being disrespectful to Newcastle I think bigger clubs will come in for him and perhaps even offer more."

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Newcastle defender Harrison Ashby has joined QPR on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old was on loan at Swansea City last season, making 16 appearances and scoring one goal in his time at the Swans.

Ashby joined Newcastle from West Ham United in January 2023 and has made one appearance for the club.

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Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been called up to Italy's squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against France and Israel.

The 24-year-old returned from his 10-month ban for breaching betting rules in Newcastle's midweek Carabao Cup victory at Nottingham Forest.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder and Planet Premier League pundit Cesc Fabregas believes the transfer window should close before the season begins.

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BBC Sport football news reporter

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Newcastle United's move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi looks unlikely to happen, with talks not progressing.

Palace’s summer signing Chadi Riad also limped out of their Carabao Cup win over Norwich, leaving the Eagles with little cover at centre-back if Guehi was to leave.

It is understood the Eagles' valuation, which is closer to £70m than the £65m it was believed to have taken to get Guehi when talks started, has not been met.

Palace are set to sign France centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg as Oliver Glasner looks to rebuild his backline following the departure of Joachim Andersen to Fulham.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham (kick-off 13:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Howe provided an update on Joe Willock's injury: "Joe had a scan yesterday, an early scan, and it is relatively good news. I don’t think it is a serious injury, but it is early, so we will re-scan again in a few days again just to confirm that."

• On Tonali's return: "I was so pleased to see the support for Sandro. You could feel the warmth and the genuine love and affection. You can see the outpouring of love from Sandro to the fans at the end. He would have loved being back out there."

• On Kieran Trippier's retirement from international football: "We back it totally - it is a time for celebration for what he has achieved with England. An outstanding player - I was really proud to see how he has taken his career to that level and he should be proud of everything he has done and look back fondly on those memories."

• On potential deadline day business: "There is still work going on to try to see what we can do in the last few hours of the window. So while there is time, there is hope."

• On potential departures: "We won't be closed right until the end in both ways [in or out], maybe one or two of the younger players going on out. We are looking for loans for two or three of those so let's see what happens in the last few hours."

• When asked if he is happy with the current squad: "We have a good squad and we like all of the players we have in our squad, but there is a feeling, of course, that there are a few areas of the squad we felt we needed to strengthen. I think we will carry those emotions, depending on what happens, into the last few hours [of the transfer window]."

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We asked what you have made of Newcastle's transfer window so far, and what needs to be done on deadline day.

Here are some of your comments:

Jonny: On paper, with everyone fit, I'd say we have a really good starting XI - but I'd love to see us sign a really good centre-forward. Someone who could physically challenge defenders. Fullkrug would have been a great example. We have skill up front with Isak but I think we just lack that bit of physicality and intimidation.

Malcolm: The establishment of an all new backroom staff to manage transfers seems to have been a complete waste of money. The announcement that Chiesa has signed for Liverpool puts the top hat on it. It has been touted that Newcastle had been interested along with at least another 100 players, yet hardly anybody through the door. Disappointing!

Mick: Have to be realistic, given the PSR regulations and lack of a huge international and national fanbase in comparison to the 'heavy hitters'. It is not as if the squad was weak and hopefully the injury situation is much lighter this season. Fewer matches will also help. Time to trust the manager and his squad.

Lewis: We need a centre-back, right winger and a striker before the window closes - Marc Guehi, Raheem Sterling and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Here's all you need to know about transfer deadline day on Friday...

When does the window close?

The transfer window will close at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August for the Premier League, English Football League and Scotland.

The date was brought forward by the domestic leagues to align with European leagues.

Across Europe, the Bundesliga window will close at 19:00, Ligue 1 at 22:00, La Liga at 22:59 and Serie A at 23:00, but the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until 7 September.

Can a Premier League player signed on deadline day play this weekend?

Under league rules, new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.

So any player signed after 12:00 on deadline day would be unable to play in this round of Premier League fixtures.

Where can I see all the confirmed transfer deals on deadline day?

You can find all the deals completed on transfer deadline day within our dedicated confirmed transfers page.

When does the January transfer window open?

Clubs will be able to make transfers again from Wednesday, 1 January until Monday, 3 February at 23:00 GMT. This is the same in Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

How can I follow transfer deadline day on the BBC?

We have this live page dedicated to all the latest transfer news, reaction and analysis.

You will also find regular updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and breaking news across BBC Sport's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

There will also be a special edition of The Football News Show on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from 22:00 until 23:15.

Newcastle United are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi, 24, after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports), external

Fulham will not be signing Magpies winger Miguel Almiron. (Mail), external

QPR are set to sign right-back Harrison Ashby on loan from Newcastle. (West London Sport), external

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Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff says he is "so happy" for Sandro Tonali after making his return in the Carabao Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

"He is such an important part of our team," Longstaff told BBC Radio Newcastle. "He provides quality and calmness and adds to our strength and depth.

"We have seen how hard he has worked from the start of it all [the ban] and it would have been very easy for him to down tools or switch off, but he has gone the opposite way. He looks better now than he did when he joined and he is such a good person.

"He had a little smile on his face before the game and I am just so happy for him as his friend. What he went through was so hard and there were days where I just wanted to give him a big cuddle."

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Interim head coach Lee Carsley has named his first England squad for September's Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Newcastle defender Tino Livramento, Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, Lille's Angel Gomes and Chelsea's Noni Madueke are the four new caps named.

The transfer deadline is almost upon us, so tell us what you've made of your club's business and if more is needed?

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Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win against Nottingham Forest on penalties was hugely significant on two levels for manager Eddie Howe.

A cup defeat at such an early stage of the season would have added to the somewhat unsettled mood that has descended on St. James' Park over the summer - and it also saw an outstanding return to action after suspension from Italy midfield man Sandro Tonali.

There has been boardroom upheaval with the departure of Amanda Staveley as well as the arrival of Paul Mitchell as sporting director following Dan Ashworth's move to Manchester United.

Profit and sustainability rules (PSR) meant the reluctant sales of Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest and Yankuba Minteh to Brighton respectively, while it was then revealed the sale of England winger Anthony Gordon to Liverpool had even been discussed to raise funds until other players left.

An exit at The City Ground would have been a heavy blow, instead we saw another celebratory dressing room picture of Howe with his staff and players after the spot-kick win.

And centre stage was Tonali, back after a ten-month suspension for breaching betting rules, and showing from the first minute what Newcastle have been missing, with his drive, skill, creation, passing range and sheer energy adding a new dimension to the side.

It is early days, but the £55m signing from AC Milan's return will give Newcastle a potent added weapon while they try to finally get a £70m deal for Crystal Palace's England defender Marc Guehi over the line.

What could have been a very painful night for Newcastle ended as a triumphant one, with a visit to League Two AFC Wimbledon their reward in the third round.