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Newcastle United

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The sporting director, in brief

Newcastle United are in the Premier League table.

Newcastle United have points.

Newcastle United's next league match is Crystal Palace v Newcastle United on .

We expect Newcastle United to line up in a for the next match.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Newcastle United doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Newcastle United are in the Premier League table.

Newcastle United have points.

Newcastle United have scored league goals.

Newcastle United have conceded league goals.

Newcastle United's most recent league results read .

Newcastle United's Elo rating is .

Matthias Jaissle has been Newcastle United's head coach since .

Matthias Jaissle's style profile covers Premier League matches.

Teams under Jaissle have taken of the threat in their matches, less territorial than average.

Teams under Jaissle average defensive actions per match, close to the league average.

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Newcastle United expect from their next league match?”

Newcastle United's next league match is Crystal Palace v Newcastle United on .

Our forecast gives Crystal Palace a chance of winning against Newcastle United.

Our forecast gives Crystal Palace v Newcastle United a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Newcastle United a chance of winning against Crystal Palace.

We expect Crystal Palace to score goals against Newcastle United.

We expect Newcastle United to score goals against Crystal Palace.

Newcastle United's Elo rating is .

Crystal Palace's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Newcastle United's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Newcastle United to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Lukás Hornícek at .

Predicted to start: Malick Thiaw at .

Predicted to start: Nico González Iglesias at .

Predicted to start: Sven Botman at .

Predicted to start: Amar Dedic at .

Predicted to start: Lewis Hall at .

Predicted to start: Lewis Miley at .

Predicted to start: Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira at .

Predicted to start: Harvey Barnes at .

Predicted to start: Joe Willock at .

Predicted to start: Yoane Wissa at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Newcastle United, and what is the latest news?”

Jacob Ramsey is injured with a thigh injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Tino Livramento is injured with a knee injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Ewen Jaouen is injured with a hamstring injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Anthony Elanga is injured with an unspecified injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

According to Sky Sports, Jaissle needs some wins to quieten down the noise at Newcastle.[Sky Sports]

According to The Guardian, Bruno Guimarães had sleepless nights before Newcastle exit but hopes for same ‘love’ at Arsenal.[The Guardian]

According to The Guardian, Shola Ameobi: ‘I thought: how can I be most useful to Newcastle?[The Guardian]

According to Sky Sports, Webb backs Botman decision despite pundits' calls for red card.[Sky Sports]

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Then the cog started turning’. — only one source so far

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Newcastle United players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Tino Livramento's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Jacob Murphy's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Dan Burn's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Lewis Hall at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Lewis Hall is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Malick Thiaw at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Malick Thiaw is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Lewis Miley at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Lewis Miley is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Joe Willock's contract runs until .

Mark Gillespie's contract runs until .

Nick Pope's contract runs until .

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Newcastle United strengthen, and who fits?”

Newcastle United's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Newcastle United's options for goalkeeper add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for goalkeeper.

Newcastle United's best option for goalkeeper is .

The last of Newcastle United's regular starters at goalkeeper is .

The last of Newcastle United's regular starters at goalkeeper averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Newcastle United's regular starters at goalkeeper has a market value of .

Newcastle United's best option for goalkeeper has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Newcastle United in strength, the best option for goalkeeper is typically worth . of Newcastle United's options for goalkeeper, counted by where they start, are veterans.

Dream target: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), who is years old.

Gianluigi Donnarumma plays for .

Gianluigi Donnarumma averages league goals per full match.

Gianluigi Donnarumma averages league assists per full match.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Gianluigi Donnarumma's comparison is within .

Gianluigi Donnarumma's stronger foot is his .

Gianluigi Donnarumma stands centimetres tall.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has won international caps.

Gianluigi Donnarumma starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Gianluigi Donnarumma played minutes.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Gianluigi Donnarumma is (likely between and ).

We project Gianluigi Donnarumma to play of Newcastle United's minutes.

We rate Gianluigi Donnarumma's injury risk as .

Dream target: Joan García (FC Barcelona), who is years old.

Joan García plays for .

Linked in the press · most credible and most reported first · rumours, not facts · how sources compare

Finn Jeltsch · VfB Stuttgart
Newcastle United have been linked with Finn Jeltsch. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, report since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (VfB Stuttgart selling him , Newcastle United the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. VfB Stuttgart have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Cristiano Ronaldo with Newcastle; he .
- : the same source linked Adam Wharton with Newcastle; he .
El Hadji Malick Diouf · Brentford FC
Newcastle United have been linked with El Hadji Malick Diouf. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, report since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (Brentford FC selling him , Newcastle United the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. Brentford FC have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Cristiano Ronaldo with Newcastle; he .
- : the same source linked Adam Wharton with Newcastle; he .

Biggest need: goalkeeper

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Gianluigi Donnarumma
Club
Manchester City
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Manchester City in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .
Joan García
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Barcelona in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .
Bart Verbruggen
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Brighton & Hove Albion in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Robin Risser
Club
RC Lens
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm
Why · A regular: minutes for RC Lens in the past year's matches on record. That is more than Lukas Hornicek, the last of Newcastle United's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. A move that can happen: RC Lens sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Diogo Costa
Club
FC Porto
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Porto in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. A move that can happen: FC Porto sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Mile Svilar
Club
Associazione Sportiva Roma
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Associazione Sportiva Roma in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Associazione Sportiva Roma sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Mike Penders
Club
Chelsea FC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Chelsea FC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Guillaume Restes
Club
FC Toulouse
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Toulouse's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jonas Urbig
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · two-footed · cm
Why · He would compete with Lukas Hornicek () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Bayern Munich's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: centre-back

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Willian Pacho
Club
Paris Saint-Germain
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Paris Saint-Germain in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .
Pau Cubarsí
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A ball-playing centre-back: in the top of centre-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for passes ( league season). He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Closest in style: M. Akanji and M. Thiaw. The second most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .
Gabriel
Club
Arsenal FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A ball-playing centre-back: in the top of centre-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created, the top for blocks and the top for passes ( league season). He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. We expect him to play of Newcastle United's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Murillo
Club
Nottingham Forest
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A covering centre-back: in the top of centre-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for dribbles completed, the top for blocks and the top for chances created ( league season). He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Closest in style: O. Solet. A move that can happen: Nottingham Forest sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Giorgio Scalvini
Club
Atalanta BC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Atalanta BC in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. That is more than Sven Botman, the last of Newcastle United's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. A move that can happen: Atalanta BC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Evan Ndicka
Club
Associazione Sportiva Roma
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of centre-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for passes ( league season). He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Closest in style: M. Gabbia and L. Dunk. A move that can happen: Associazione Sportiva Roma sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Newcastle United. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Tylel Tati
Club
FC Nantes
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Nantes's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Ayden Heaven
Club
Manchester United
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Manchester United's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Joel Ordóñez
Club
Club Brugge KV
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Sven Botman () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Club Brugge KV's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Newcastle United today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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According to The Guardian, Newcastle United have been linked with Ilyas Ansah. — the source does not say this
Gianluigi Donnarumma has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far