Newcastle targets goalkeeper and full-backs after signing Aladji Bamba
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Newcastle United has signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, marking its fourth senior signing of the transfer window. While this addresses a key area of need, the club is focused on bolstering its squad further ahead of the Premier League opener against Liverpool. Newcastle aims to sign a new goalkeeper and additional cover for both full-back positions, with Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall the only current senior options. Potential targets for the goalkeeper role include Noah Atubolu from Freiburg as well as Zion Suzuki of Parma.
- •Aladji Bamba is Newcastle's fourth signing this summer.
- •The club needs to improve depth in goalkeeper and full-back positions.
- •Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are the only senior full-backs available.
- •Noah Atubolu and Zion Suzuki are among potential goalkeeper targets.
- •The new signings aim to prepare the team for the season opener against Liverpool.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Exploring Transfer for Second Monaco Midfielder After Aladji Bamba Deal
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle’s Next Transfer Priorities Revealed After Aladji Bamba Deal
"Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild may not end with the arrival of Monaco youngster Aladji Bamba, with the Magpies continuing to explore further additions from the same club. Bamba completed a move to Tyneside worth around €40 million (£34 million), and now TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey is reporting that Newcastle used those negotiations with the Ligue 1 […]
"Newcastle United addressed one of its biggest needs with the arrival of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, but the Magpies’ summer business is far from complete. The Monaco youngster is Newcastle’s fourth senior signing of the window and should be good enough to at least compete for XI minutes from day one. Now, attention turns […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:00 AMNewcastle Exploring Transfer for Second Monaco Midfielder After Aladji Bamba Deal
Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild may not end with the arrival of Monaco youngster Aladji Bamba, with the Magpies continuing to explore further additions from the same club. Bamba completed a move to Tyneside worth around €40 million (£34 million), and now TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey is reporting that Newcastle used those negotiations with the Ligue 1 […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:00 PMNewcastle’s Next Transfer Priorities Revealed After Aladji Bamba Deal
Newcastle United addressed one of its biggest needs with the arrival of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, but the Magpies’ summer business is far from complete. The Monaco youngster is Newcastle’s fourth senior signing of the window and should be good enough to at least compete for XI minutes from day one. Now, attention turns […]
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