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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 considers Joe Willock sale pending midfield replacement

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Set to Sell Joe Willock Once One Condition Is Met: Report

What they're saying

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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. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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