Newcastle’s Pursuit of Sunderland Superstar Stalls as Manchester United Lurks, But Transfer Hopes Fade

25/09/2024 Raymond 0

Newcastle United have made significant strides in securing youth talent in recent years, but one missed opportunity that may linger is their failure to land Sunderland’s rising star, Chris Rigg. The 17-year-old midfielder, long tracked by Newcastle, has instead blossomed at Sunderland, where his match-winning goal in the recent Wear-Tees derby solidified his place in the senior team. Although Newcastle made a strong attempt to sign him in 2023, Sunderland convinced Rigg to stay with promises of first-team minutes, and he has since signed his first professional contract. Now, with Manchester United also circling, Newcastle’s chances of landing the young talent seem to be slipping away.

Preview: Newcastle United vs. Brest – prediction, team news, lineups

08/08/2024 Raymond 0

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to rotate his squad for the upcoming friendlies, with key players like Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, and Lloyd Kelly likely to see more action after making their pre-season debuts against Yokohama F. Marinos. Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon have returned to training following their Euro 2024 duties with England, though their participation in the matches remains uncertain. New signing William Osula could also make his first appearance for the club.

On the Brest side, the team will be without defender Bradley Locko, who is away at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, recent signing Jordan Amavi is expected to maintain his position in the back line, alongside fellow new recruit Abdoulaye Ndiaye. Midfielder Mahdi Camara, who scored in their last match against Juventus, is likely to start again, with Ludovic Ajorque leading the attack.