Newcastle United keeps Joe Willock following the Premier League transfer window closure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Newcastle United retained midfielder Joe Willock after the Premier League transfer deadline passed on Tuesday. Despite strong interest from Besiktas, which included a reported offer of £17 million, Newcastle opted to keep the player as part of manager Matthias Jaissle’s squad for the upcoming campaign. Willock has secured a role in the rotation under Jaissle, appearing in the opening matches against Liverpool, West Brom, and Tottenham. Although the English transfer window is shut, Besiktas has until September 3 to pursue further negotiations due to the delayed deadline in Turkey. With Willock’s current contract set to expire next summer, reports indicate Newcastle may initiate discussions to extend his deal by 12 months.
- •Newcastle rejected a reported £17 million transfer offer from Besiktas.
- •Besiktas maintains an opportunity to negotiate for Willock until September 3.
- •Matthias Jaissle plans to utilize Willock in the rotation for the current campaign.
- •Newcastle may look to extend Willock's contract by 12 months.
- •Matias Fernandez-Pardo has joined the club to provide competition in midfield roles.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Willock’s Newcastle Future Takes Late Twist After Premier League Deadline
"Newcastle United didn’t seize the opportunity to sell Joe Willock before the Premier League transfer window closed on Tuesday, but the midfielder’s summer transfer saga might not have reached its conclusion just yet. Matthias Jaissle has been impressed enough by the 27-year-old to reintegrate him into his plans, with Newcastle rejecting a Besiktas offer reportedly […]
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