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Latest:
Callum comeback 
still a possibility 

Friday saw Newcastle confirm their retained and released player lists, Jamal Lewis and Lloyd Kelly the only two confirmed departures - the former becoming a free agent and the latter completing a permanent move to Juventus. 

Callum Wilson and John Ruddy remain under contract at Gallowgate until the end of June, United revealing that they "have opened discussions with both players about their futures and new contracts could still be agreed."

Following announcements regarding contract extensions for Dan Burn, Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar, the club confirm that an option has been exercised for back-up goalkeeper Mark Gillespie to remain at SJP for a further 12 months.

Six members of the club's Development squad are also exiting: midfield pair Ellis Stanton and James Huntley, attacking duo Jay Turner-Cooke and Josh Donaldson and the Powell twins Harry and Rory - both defenders.

PS: The lack of any updates concerning goalkeeper Max Thompson and midfielder Joe White looks to confirm that both have contracts running beyond 2025 - something previously undisclosed anywhere we've noticed.

Internationals:
National service

The season continues for Newcastle's Tino Livramento, named in the England U21 squad for this summer's European Championship Finals.

The defender made the cut when a reduced selection was confirmed on Friday, ahead of Thursday's group stage opener against Czechia in Slovakia.

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Fri 06.06.2025 Norway (a) lost 0-3 WCQ
A full 90 minute shift for the midfielder in Oslo.

Mon 09.06.2025 Moldova (h) Reggio Emilia WCQ

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Fri 06.06.2025 Ecuador (a) drew 0-0 WCQ
The Magpie midfielder was named in the first starting line-up named by incoming coach Carlo Ancelloti.

Bruno was withdrawn in second half added time as a safety-first display in Guayaquil harvested a point.

Wed 11.06.2025 Paraguay (h) Sao Paulo WCQ

Garang Kuol (Australia U23s):
Thu 05.06.2025 South Korea U23s (a) drew 0-0 FR
Team line-ups awaited.

Mon 09.06.2025 South Korea U23s (a) FR

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):
Fri 06.06.2025 Croatia (a) lost 0-1 FR
The Newcastle defender played the entire game in Zagreb.

Tue 10.06.2025 Qatar (n) Zagreb FR

Dan Burn/Anthony Gordon (England):
Sat 07.06.2025 Andorra (n) Barcelona WCQ

Tue 10.06.2025 Senegal (h) Nottingham FR

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sat 07.06.2025 Slovakia (h) Crete FR

Tue 10.06.2025 Bulgaria (h) Crete FR

Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):
Sat 07.06.2025 Greece (a) Crete FR

Tue 10.06.2025 Israel (h) Debrecen FR

Isaac Hayden (Jamaica):
Sat 07.06.2025 British Virgin Islands (a) Road Town WCQ

Wed 11.06.2025 Guatemala (h) Kingston WCQ
Tue 17.06.2025 Guatemala (n) Carson, USA GC
Sat 21.06.2025 Guadeloupe (n) San Jose, USA GC
Wed 25.06.2025 Panama (n) Austin, USA GC

William Osula (Denmark U21s):
Thu 12.06.2025 Ukraine (n) Presov ECF
Sun 15.06.2025 Netherlands (n) Presov ECF
Wed 18.06.2025 Finland (n) Kosice ECF

Tino Livramento (England U21s):
Thu 12.06.2025 Czechia (n) Dunajska Streda ECF
Sun 15.06.2025 Slovenia (n) Nitra ECF
Wed 18.06.2025 Germany (n) Nitra ECF

Competition:
Badge giveaway

The latest designs from Magpin extend his Carabao Cup winner special editions to include Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton posing with the silverware.

The badges are sold in a double pack, in stock now online here and we have a pair to give away. 

To stand a chance of winning, send your answer to the following question via email to [email protected] by 10am on Monday June 9th, subject line of Magpin. 

Now known as the Carabao Cup, which drink became the League Cup's very first sponsor, back in 1982?  

No age limit, open to anyone anywhere in the world but delivery only to UK addresses. One entry per person.

Incoming:
Oliver's (Toon) Army

The Mail report that Newcastle are set to complete a deal for Rangers left back Oliver Goodbrand, with the 16 year-old heading to Tyneside soon for his medical.

The Scottish U16 international debuted for the Rangers B team in a Glasgow Cup game aged 15 and as an academy scholar would be available upon payment of compensation.

Incoming:
Toon Tone confirmed

Newcastle announced on Thursday that they had reached agreement to sign Spaniard Antonio Cordero when his contract with Spanish side Malaga expires on July 1st.

The 18 year-old right-footed winger made the first of 60 senior appearances for his previous side in September 2023, ending last season with six goals from 39 games as Malaga narrowly avoided relegation from the second tier.

Travelling to Tyneside in recent days to complete the formalities of his transfer, Cordero is now preparing to feature at the U19 European Championship finals.

Defending champions Spain are paired in Group A with Denmark, Romania and Montenegro in the eight team tournament staged in Romania.

Quotes from outgoing Sporting Director Paul Mitchell that Cordero was sought by other clubs in Spain and across Europe back up media claims of interest from the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Ajax and Spurs.

A five year contract is claimed in the Spanish press for the player known as Antonito, United confirming that they plan to loan him out next season. 

Ajax have been mooted as one possible destination; United successfully placing Yankuba Minteh with Eredivisie rivals Feyenoord following his arrival in July 2023.

Update:
The Spanish
acquisition(s)

Confirmation of Cordero's capture comes 11 years to the day that United unveiled Ayoze Perez at SJP, following his purchase from Spanish second tier side Tenerife.

The 20 year-old forward reportedly rejected offers from both Barcelona and Real Madrid and was immediately integrated with United's first team squad.

Newcastle's next two attempts at bringing Spanish-born prospects to Tyneside proved less successful however, starting with Jesus Nunez Cumbreras in late 2016.

The 17 year-old forward known as Juanito initially came on trial from Spanish Third Division side Recreativo De Huelva but hadn't made a competitive reserve debut when loaned to Deportivo La Coruna in January 2018.

That failed to give him any significant pitch time and Juanito remained a peripheral figure for Newcastle's U23 side the following season before exiting in 2019.

Subsequently playing for several minor league sides in Spain, we lost track of him back in 2023. 

Faring slightly better in black and white was winger Victor Fernandez, arriving as an 18 year-old from Cornella on a long-term contract in February 2017.

Some decent displays for the club's U23 side saw him earn a senior call-up for a kickabout against Royal Antwerp staged in Spain during March 2018.

However a hip injury then affected his progress at United and he was eventually released in 2020, playing for clubs in Romania, Greece and Cyprus as well as Cornella again.

Aside from their country of birth, our Spanish quartet all have the common trait of becoming Magpies whilst Steve Nickson was in either a scouting or recruitment role.  

RGR:
19K and counting 

2025/26:
Moving on up

The 2025/26 season Magpie Mover is now on sale via NUFC, with the price fixed at £25 (no concessions).

The ticket covers competitive men's first team games at SJP, allowing one direct return trip via specified public transport within Tyne and wear up to three hours before kick-off to the end of daily service post-match.  

NUFC's launch announcement reveals that Magpie Movers now come as a digital mobile download, although lacking the capability to open ticket barriers. There's no mention of continued availability in an alternative card format. 

For the first time, Magpie Movers can be purchased by Mags+ members in addition to season ticket holders.

Press release here

2025/26:
£30's still plenty

Tuesday saw the Premier League confirm that the £30 adult away ticket price cap will continue into the 2025/26 season - the tenth successive season this limit has applied.

UEFA announced last year that away ticket prices for 2025/26 Champions League games would be pegged at €50.

2025/26:
Sela Cup (h) update

Spanish side Atletico Madrid are confirmed as United's pre-season friendly opponents at SJP, contesting the Sela Cup over a single match as was the case in 2024. 

Finishing third in La Liga last season, Diego Simeone's side visit Gallowgate on Saturday August 9th with a 4pm start, following a game between the respective women's teams that will kick off there at 1pm.

Tickets are now on public sale and cover both games. Prices are £25 for standard areas and £30 for others.  

PS: Newcastle lost 1-4 to Atletico in Madrid during a post-season tour of Spain and Germany back in 1956. 

2025/26:
Celtic (a) update

Tickets for Newcastle's visit to Parkhead next month are now on public sale to home fans, Celtic season ticket holders having largely voted with their feet during the dedicated sales period for them that ended on Monday.

That apathetic response has been explained by Celtic's decision to charge season ticket holders to attend, having previously included a friendly game in their renewals.

United's last visit to the east end of Glasgow in 2004 saw the same situation unfold, resulting in a crowd of 20,000 - almost 40,000 less than were present for our 1999 game.

Initially at least, only the areas opened up to home season ticket holders appear on the seating plan for public sale - the Main Stand and lower tier of opposite North Stand.

The Magpies were allocated and sold 7,200 tickets. 

Update:
CEO: new name linked

Following confirmation that current Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales is to stand down this month on medical grounds, speculation over his successor has intensified.

Links with Collette Roche - formerly of Manchester United - were followed by mentions of Donna-Maria Cullen after news of her departure from Spurs was confirmed, before more substantial claims of a different candidate emerged.

According to the Mail that is David Hopkinson, who they reported on Monday had been interviewed by the Magpies regarding the soon-to-be-vacant role at Gallowgate. 

The 54 year-old Canadian had been in charge of the US-based Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation and was Global Head of Partnerships for Real Madrid between 2018 and 2020. 

Hopkinson also had an earlier involvement with sports teams in Toronto, which included MLS side Toronto FC. 

Update:
Box office hours

NUFC have announced a reduction in box office opening hours, in recognition that the majority of purchases and supporter queries are now processed online or by phone.

The Milburn Stand box office will now only be open on Wednesdays, between 10am and 5pm.

Home matchday opening is from 10am until half time. 

Telephone lines will be open as follows:

Monday to Friday: between 10am and 5pm.
Home matchdays: 10am until 30 minutes before kick-off.
Away matchdays: Three hours before kick off until kick off.

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