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Newcastle United eyes Edmond Tapsoba amid defensive reshuffle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Newcastle United eyes Edmond Tapsoba amid defensive reshuffle

Summary

Newcastle United is reportedly considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba as they assess their defensive options ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Center-backs Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are aging, and Sven Botman has struggled with form, prompting interest in the 27-year-old. Leverkusen is willing to entertain offers around €50 million (£43 million) for Tapsoba, a player linked to Newcastle over the past three years. The club hopes to enhance its defensive quality with a player who has played significant minutes in the Bundesliga, reinforcing their summer recruitment focus on younger talent.

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Status Watch

•Newcastle exploring options for a new center-back before the deadline
•Dan Burn and Fabian Schar both nearing career ends
•Edmond Tapsoba has been a long-term target for Newcastle
•Leverkusen has set a price tag of €50 million (£43 million)
•Tapsoba played 28 Bundesliga matches in the title-winning season

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Back in Mix for Bundesliga Defender Amid Bayer Leverkusen Decision

What they're saying

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Newcastle United’s summer rebuild has largely focused on younger talent, but the Magpies still have some obvious questions to answer in defense before the Sept. 1 transfer deadline arrives. Center-backs Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are both 34 and nearing the end of their careers. Once-promising Sven Botman seems to have reached — or be […]
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