Newcastle considers Joe Willock sale pending midfield replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Newcastle United could part ways with Joe Willock before the transfer window closes. Willock, who scored in Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Liverpool, is in the final year of his contract. Besiktas remains interested, having submitted a lower bid of €15 million for the midfielder. Newcastle is willing to accept an offer for Willock once they secure a replacement for him. They are currently searching for another central midfielder and have already agreed to a £47 million fee for Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City.
- •Joe Willock scored in Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Liverpool on August 26.
- •Besiktas has made a bid of €15 million for Willock.
- •Newcastle will accept an offer for Willock after finding a replacement.
- •The team has already secured a transfer for Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City.
- •The transfer window closes on September 1 for English clubs.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Set to Sell Joe Willock Once One Condition Is Met: Report
"Newcastle United’s midfield could undergo another significant change before the transfer window closes, despite Joe Willock making an immediate impact in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool. The 27-year-old came off the bench to score Newcastle’s second goal, but his contractual situation makes it hard to believe he’ll remain in tow past Sept. 1. […]
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