January

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I don't think this will come off.

As you said, this is agent led - he followed the money in the summer and now isn't enjoying it so wants the prem move.

Yeah he's not the right profile. The only sliver of possibility is that NUFC go back to targets they've tracked for a while and he's one that was approached back when Sven was signed from Lille and again in the summer before he went to Juve.

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The Independent's chief Saudi-a-phobe and general NUFC hater, midget man and world famous chinless little coward Miguel Delaney recons NUFC are after 2 defenders before the window closes.

https://sportsview.co.uk/2026/01/aston-villa-eye-two-midfielders-while-newcastle-united-want-two-defenders-before-winter-transfer-deadline

Newcastle have yet to make any signings so far this window but have been credited with interest in Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys.

They have around a week left to get deals done and it will be intriguing to see how things go in the coming days.

The Magpies are hoping to finish in the top-four and will fancy their chances, with only five points between them and fourth-place Man United after 23 league games.

They need to strengthen at the back to boost their chances, and Howe will be hoping for the best ahead of the transfer deadline day.

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The window shuts at 19:00 GMT Monday, 2 February 2026.

So what we got? 6 days 16 hrs to go!

[Ragatino]

Adam Wharton linked in a potential summer move.

With Parish selling Guehi, Glasner leaving in the summer Palace are falling apart. Adam Wharton has made it know to his agent that this summer is time to move on to a bigger club.

https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-enter-talks-for-crystal-palace-star-adam-wharton/

Eddie Howe is clearly a 4-3-3 loyalist, despite us fans wanting a shift to 4-2-3-1 formation adding the legs and attacking attributes to that midfield mix.

Next season Ramsey will be far more effective once bedded in, with a full pre-season to train and learn patterns. Adding Wharton would be a coup and give genuine rotation with Bruno. If Tonali goes end of next season and NUFC have brought in Wharton this summer it would certainly be quality 'succession planning'. Something NUFC need to increase is their ability to bring in quality and imbed them long before key squad players move on.

He's that ideal versatile Eddie Howe type player DMF, CMF, AMF.

Joelinton - Tonali - Bruno
Ramsey - Miley - Wharton

What do you lads think?

Does Wharton give the squad that Attacking No.8/10 that people crave? Is it enough?

He's valued at 60m Euro. It'll cost around 70-80m quid to get the lad knowing the vulture Parish will squad every penny he can.

Who would you pick of the 3 if they are all gettable in the summer?

1. Kees Smit
2. Elliot Anderson
3. Adam Wharton

Or would people be happy to move Tonali on to facilitate the signing of Anderson & Wharton?

Answers on a post card to Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, W12 7FW

[Jammy89]

The Wharton story is *******s I reckon.

Yes he's an Eddie type player but it's TEAMtalk as primary source and after Geuhi debacle, I think we'll tread carefully around deals with Palace.

[Zippity]

If it's Teamtalk, the chances of it being shite are 99.99%

[Ragatino]

The Wharton story is *******s I reckon.

Yes he's an Eddie type player but it's TEAMtalk as primary source and after Geuhi debacle, I think we'll tread carefully around deals with Palace.

Clearly Wharton is a target. Will NUFC sign him ahead of the Filth, Bindippers etc ?

Highly unlikely, less than 5% chance. The Above scum will as usual offer double the salary and Wharton will be a red cartel player next season.

Just as it stands with no other transfers on going, it was a chance to have a conversation.

Anderson would preferred choice for obvious reasons. Get the lad back in B&W stripes.

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https://www.footballfancast.com/pole-position-newcastle-preparing-offer-to-sign-real-madrid-brahim-diaz/

Newcastle preparing offer to sign Brahim Diaz

According to reports in Spain, Newcastle are now preparing an offer to sign Diaz worth around €60m (?52m). The Magpies are in pole position and the attacker's future could be decided in the closing stages of the January transfer window.

26yrs old. Really quality player.

He's been a target since summer before last. Rumours resurfaced over the last summer under all the hell fire of media noise around the scumbag No.14.

He comes in with lots of UCL experience, big club experience. Versatile player, technical and great with the ball.

With Murphy aging out and Elanga the replacement for Miggy another RWF is required.



Decent fitness record and played a lot of games.

The club as a profile of sticking to targets.

At AC Milan he's played with with Sandro & Thiaw

On the converse side:

He's a lot of money 52m quid and he's 26.

I guess a peak age player but not the usual profile. No resale value but buying ready made.

Seems a bit odd.

[Jammy89]

That would be a solid signing but not sure it fits what we've been told.

However, he def made sounds about wanting out last window, maybe with another new coach he's decided he'd like to move on.

ALthough, I would suspect we're being used as a sound board to flush out others.

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That would be a solid signing but not sure it fits what we've been told.

However, he def made sounds about wanting out last window, maybe with another new coach he's decided he'd like to move on.

ALthough, I would suspect we're being used as a sound board to flush out others.

Could well be mate.

With him being a bit of a nowhere man through his career until now, perhaps he's looking for a club to join where he can just establish himself for the prime years of his career. AC Milan on loan that didn't turn out to be a permanent move. Clearly he's just a bit part player at Real Madrid, good enough for some but ambition is crucial for professional players and no doubt the challenge of coming back to the Premier League an making a statement is high on the agenda.

Without doubt he'll have been in contact with Mallick and Sandro, who have spoken in glowing terms of Eddie Howe & the Newcastle's ambitious future. He could come in and be to NUFC's what Elano was to City during their rise to prominence.

I'd take him for sure.

Barhim Diaz offers that more technical skillful player who can find the killer passes and unlock defences who have parked the bus. The need to break down teams that come to shut up shop is the Achilles heel for Eddie's NUFC.

The ideal alternative to the powerful, explosive, rapid and direct Elanga.

Also he's often found dropping into the No.10/SS role which will support Woltemade no end.

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https://www.football-espana.net/2026/01/29/newcastle-sign-barcelona-midfielder

Linked to a Barcelona junior. Guille Fernandez.

This season has been a frustrating one for the 17-year-old. Guille is said to have been frustrated with his situation in Catalonia, and this has attracted transfer interest.

Talks have already taken place between Newcastle and Barcelona, who faced off in the Champions League earlier in the season. The English club are planning to add Guille to their list of exciting young players, which includes ex-Malaga star Antonio Cordero, who is currently on loan at Segunda side Cadiz.

Looks like Ross Wilson is working on many levels.

I don't know much about this kid, if anything at all. However, anyone who comes through La Masian is a certain level of quality.

Many players are frustrated by the lack of progression to the first team, obviously, it's Barcelona. These are the kind of top quality academy products NUFC should be hoovering up from all over Europe.

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Brahim D?az 2025/26 - Magic Dribbling Skills, Goals & Assists

This guy is quality with both feet off both sides and also decent in the No.10/ss role, drifting in off the flank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqPQ5USXvgQ

[Jammy89]

Agree on the Barca front - even if their not going to make it.

You can usually sell back to a Spainish club for a profit if they've come through and then had "prem" experience.

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Agree on the Barca front - even if their not going to make it.

You can usually sell back to a Spainish club for a profit if they've come through and then had "prem" experience.

It's the unfortunate state of the game where teenage boys are basically commodities, products, bargaining chips.

Sad reality but as a business NUFC have to get more savvy in the market.

This reflects on a bigger point made against Howe regarding transfer spend.

The value of the squad pre-take over was Championship level.

Maxi went for mid 20s, Kelly a shocking 20m sale, Miggy mid *****.

When they trot out the 'He's spunked 250 MILLION quid and look at the results' (whilst completely ignoring the summer transfer drama that derailed the entire play and structure of the club) will the 5 permanent signing have all raised the quality of the squad. The top line of the first team has been diminished due to departure to Land-o-Rats.

It's disingenuous to say that the club has gone backwards. Laughable in fact.