3 Newcastle first-team players facing ‘uncertain’ future at club: Report
Newcastle United are expected to part ways with at least one senior midfielder this summer, with Sean Longstaff the most likely to depart, and the future of Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes “uncertain” at the very least.
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has spoken about Marcus Rashford amid the uncertainty over his Manchester United future. Speculation surrounding Rashford’s future increased this week after he was left out of United’s matchday squad for the derby win over rivals Manchester City. On Tuesday night, journalist Henry Winter posted his interview with Rashford, during which he asked the Englishman whether he is staying or going. Rashford went on to reply: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.” As a result, with the January transfer window on the horizon, Rashford has been linked with a host of different clubs around the globe. Despite not being directly linked with the North London club, Spurs boss Postecoglou was asked about Rashford ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against United. The Australian said: “No interest, don’t care, no interest. He’s a Man United player, a very good player, they’ve got plenty of good players. “But I manage my players and I guess other managers will manage their own players. In terms of Marcus’ situation, I have no real desire to examine it any further.” When pushed on whether Spurs would consider a move for Rashford, Postecoglou added: “Oh, mate, if I looked at everyone who we were linked to I’d have no time to do anything else, to be honest. I’ve got other people to do that part of the process. “For us, we’ve been pretty disciplined in terms of what we’re trying to build here and will continue to be so. You can ask me about Marcus, but you could ask me about any Premier League footballer, I’m going to say the same thing.” Marcus Rashford new club latest odds Odds were correct at the time of writing via Sky Bet Paris Saint Germain – 11/4 Any Saudi Pro League Club – 11/2 Arsenal – 9/1 Any MLS Club – 10/1 Chelsea – 12/1 Barcelona – 14/1 Bayern Munich – 16/1 Juventus – 25/1 Real Madrid – 25/1
December 19, 2024
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Longstaff, who hasn’t started a Premier League match since mid-December, is entering the final year of his contract. While the club triggered an extension earlier this season, that decision was made primarily to retain his transfer value.
According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, if Newcastle receive a “decent offer,” Longstaff is likely to leave—provided he agrees to a move.
Willock and Barnes, meanwhile, are not currently being shopped, but both could be available if the right opportunity arises.
Waugh reported that Newcastle “have not been actively looking to move on either,” but added that “there is a chance one or both could leave” if serious bids come in, especially as outgoing sales will help facilitate incoming transfers.
Willock has struggled for form throughout the campaign and may be at risk of falling further down the pecking order depending on potential purchases. However, any move would depend on Longstaff’s status, as losing both midfielders could leave Newcastle short in the position.
Barnes’ situation is less clear. After a quiet stretch, a recent uptick in form has boosted the odds of him remaining on Tyneside, but there are growing rumors about a potential move happening as soon as this summer, after just two middling seasons with the Magpies.
As for Lewis Miley, Waugh reiterated that Newcastle considers the 19-year-old untouchable.
