The Magpies currently have six goalkeepers in the first-team squad this pre-season following new deals for Mark Gillespie and John Ruddy. Nick Pope is the current first choice, while Martin Dubravka would be allowed to leave should a new goalkeeper come in.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

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Newcastle are beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season fixture, with striker Alexander Isak left out of the Magpies squad.

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Newcastle have received a PSR update from a finance expert, but despite interest from Liverpool, selling Isak would be "disastrous".

We asked for your views on former Newcastle defender John Anderson's top five most underrated Magpies players of all time. 1. Aaron Hughes. Here are some of your thoughts:

Newcastle United, champions of the EFL Cup 2024/25, do not want to remain stagnant after the achievement, especially after they have qualified for the UEFA Champions League yet again. Newcastle are