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Newcastle faces transfer challenges ahead of summer window

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Newcastle faces transfer challenges ahead of summer window

Summary

Newcastle United is preparing for the summer transfer window after a season of mixed outcomes. The club secured Champions League football for the second time in three years, following their EFL Cup victory. However, manager Eddie Howe highlighted difficulties in attracting top talent, with key targets opting for other clubs. Newcastle has started the window with the signing of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for £18.5 million, but they missed out on winger Victor Munoz, who signed with Liverpool instead. The club aims to avoid past transfer setbacks.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle has secured Champions League football for the second time in three years.
•Eddie Howe indicated challenges in attracting top players persist.
•Newcastle signed goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen for £18.5 million.
•Victor Munoz signed with Liverpool, despite Newcastle's interest.
•The club aims to avoid past transfer misfortunes.

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle cannot afford for transfer history to repeat itself

What they're saying

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Aston Villa's 2024-25 end-of-season awards dinner was in full swing when Damian Vidagany took to the stage. Just as Aston Villa disrupted the established order to qualify for the Champions League in 2024 and 2026, so too did Newcastle United in 2023 and 2025. Newcastle have had to become better sellers following years of imbalanced trading, but it still feels a world away from the feeling around the club going into last summer.
— Yahoo Sports

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