[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @SkySports_Keith Keith Downie Sunderland is making significant moves, agreeing to sell Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund for a deal worth up to £20m plus add-ons. Meanwhile, the club is also close to appointing Florent Ghisolfi as their new director of football. 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After @David_Ornstein ✍🏼"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947613071490617596) 2025-07-22 11:01:55 UTC 224.4K followers, 31.4K engagements "Dan Burn in Singapore on Alexander Isak situation: 🗣 If we lost any player it would upset our tight knit group thats been together a few years now. We are looking forward to getting him back when hes fit. Its a question for Alex to answer. He's obviously a big player for us but we do have a lot of quality in the squad as well. Bringing Anthony (Elanga) in as well which I think was a great signing"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948638379563745690) 2025-07-25 06:56:08 UTC 224.6K followers, 139.3K engagements "🚨 Joelinton and Alexander Isak wont feature today for #NUFC. Told their minutes are being managed this early in pre-season"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946556504858923262) 2025-07-19 13:03:30 UTC 224.6K followers, 345K engagements "🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland have agreed a fee with Brighton for Simon Adingra. 💰 #SAFC will pay Brighton 18m + 2.5m in add-ons for the winger. 🛩 The 23-year-old has flown in to the North East by private jet and is undergoing a medical. 🤝 Personal terms are also agreed. Sunderland tried to sign The Ivory Coast international in January in a swap for Tommy Watson but it fell through on Deadline Day"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1942931869420458468) 2025-07-09 13:00:30 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.5M engagements "❤🩹 Eddie Howe is a brilliant man-manager and hes going to have to use all of those powers to get Alexander Isak into the right frame of mind to start the season as a Newcastle player. 💰 That is unless someone stumps up the money (150m) for Isak to go. ✍🏼 ❌ This window couldnt have gone any worse for #NUFC it was supposed to be the one that they finally strengthened"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948361608851329449) 2025-07-24 12:36:21 UTC 224.6K followers, 410.6K engagements "Eddie Howe on Alexander Isaks absence today at Celtic: 🗣 It was my decision. I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him. The last thing he wanted is to be sat in the stand watching that wasnt fair to him. But im confident he will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946606314207256987) 2025-07-19 16:21:26 UTC 224.5K followers, 39.4K engagements "🚨 Sunderland have genuine interest in Granit Xhaka and are plotting an ambitious move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Can confirm The Black Cats are exploring the possibility of signing the 32-year-old Bundesliga winner this window to spearhead their Premier League return. #SAFC face competition from Saudi Arabia but are their ambitions are clear. 🔝 Xhaka is hugely experienced with XXX caps for Switzerland and fits the profile for Regis Le Bris young team. 📃 After @sachatavolieri"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945424724408033349) 2025-07-16 10:06:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.3M engagements "🚨 Leeds United have agreed a fee with Newcastle United for midfielder Sean Longstaff. 💰 Leeds are set to pay in excess of 12m for the midfielder whos been at his boyhood club for nearly XX years. ⚪ Longstaff has one year of his #NUFC contract to run and is set for a medical at #LUFC. After @David_Ornstein"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945197198305554612) 2025-07-15 19:02:06 UTC 224.6K followers, 537.4K engagements "🚨 Sunderland are close to completing a deal to sign Granit Xhaka. 🤝 His agent has told Sky the midfielder has reached an agreement with #SAFC on personal terms. 💰 Sunderland are in advanced talks over a permanent three-year transfer. 🚦 I was told last night after the friendly against Sporting Lisbon that the club were waiting for the green light on signing a player Xhaka is clearly that man This would be a huge coup for Sunderland if they can agree the fee with Bayer Leverkusen. After @David_Ornstein ✍🏼"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947614956477718932) 2025-07-22 11:09:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 275.5K engagements "🚨 Newcastle are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko if Alexander Isak leaves this summer. They have explored the conditions of a deal for the 22-year-old who was a target for Arsenal before they decided to pursue Viktor Gyokeres. Sky Sports News understands Sesko turned down a proposal from a Saudi Pro League club earlier this week. 💰 #NUFC will have money to spend if Isak leaves but the priority is to hold on to the Swede if possible"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948426557309047249) 2025-07-24 16:54:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 225.2K engagements "🚨 Newcastle say Alexander Isak hasnt travelled to Singapore due to a minor thigh injury and its best served not having to face long-haul travel with three games in XX days. But theres no doubt the striker has been affected by interest from Liverpool and club bosses are going to have to work hard to get him into a strong headspace going into the season hes still a Newcastle player. Eddie Howe said at the weekend he fully expected Isak to travel to Singapore for #NUFCs pre-season games so this omission wasnt initially planned"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948331515672174867) 2025-07-24 10:36:46 UTC 224.6K followers, 313.3K engagements "🚨 Newcastle have had a bid of 25m turned down by Brentford for Yoan Wissa but are set to make a second offer of 30m + add-ons. 🗣 Direct talks are taking place and the feeling is a deal should get done. 🐝 Wissa has one year left on his Bees contract with a years option. ⚫ The 28-year-old is keen to play Champions League football and has informed Brentford he is open to the move. Wissa has left the Brentford training camp in Portugal for talks with club bosses. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947701253988913273) 2025-07-22 16:52:20 UTC 224.6K followers, 693.9K engagements "Sunderland training #SAFC ahead of their Premier League return 🔴⚪"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1942893886134739428) 2025-07-09 10:29:34 UTC 224.5K followers, 73.2K engagements "🚨 Man City will complete a deal for Newcastle target James Trafford once he has a medical next week. 🤝 In the last XX hours City matched a 27m agreement Newcastle had in place for the goalkeeper triggering a matching-clause that was signed when he left City for Burnley in 2023. 😐 This leaves #NUFC powerless in the situation regardless of where Trafford wanted to go. ❓ This explains why Newcastles move for the GK went quiet the past few weeks with City making a move. #MCFC #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948709072389157224) 2025-07-25 11:37:02 UTC 224.6K followers, 105.6K engagements "🎥 EXCL: Video exclusive as Simon Adingra touches down to clinch a 20.5m move from Brighton to Sunderland #SAFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1943001439699087555) 2025-07-09 17:36:57 UTC 223.8K followers, 116.8K engagements "🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle United have a three-man shortlist as they look to add a right-sided defender this window. Eddie Howes side are considering an approach to Juventus for defender Nicolo Savona. They also retain a keen interest in Atalanta centre back Giorgio Scalvini. And Valencias Spanish defender Csar Trrega has also been discussed. ⚫ ⚪ Eddie Howe is now looking at defenders after their move for striker Hugo Ekitike appears to have failed"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945899207727919196) 2025-07-17 17:31:38 UTC 224.6K followers, 610.6K engagements "🚨 Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle United he wants to explore his options this transfer window as per @CraigHope_DM. ❌ There has NOT been a formal transfer request to date. ❌ There have been conversations about a new contract at Newcastle over the past few months however at this stage nothing has materialised. X Isak has three years left on his deal so club are in a strong position in terms of Isaks value 150m. 👨🏻⚕#NUFC say he was left at home due to a minor thigh issue and a long-haul flight wouldnt have helped his recovery. 🔴 Liverpool made an informal approach last week before"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948356093270216913) 2025-07-24 12:14:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 264.1K engagements "🚨 Newcastle United Women have signed England midfielder Jordan Nobbs on a 3-year deal. 🏴 The 32-year-old has XX caps for England and holds the record for the most WSL appearances of all time. ⚽ The free agent left Aston Villa in the summer and steps down into the Championship in a bid to get @NUFCWomen promoted to the @BarclaysWSL. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945174044577313249) 2025-07-15 17:30:06 UTC 224.6K followers, 141.7K engagements "🛬 Newcastle have landed in Austria ahead of a week-long pre-season training camp. 🏴 From there theyll fly to Glasgow to play Celtic on Saturday in their first open-door friendly. ⚽ The first run out was at the weekend in a closed-doors game v Carlisle. After Glasgow its home to Newcastle for a few days then on to Singapore & South Korea to finish off the summer prep trips. #NUFC ⛺"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1944722860636856570) 2025-07-14 11:37:15 UTC 224.5K followers, 95.5K engagements "🚨 Newcastle United have appointed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as the clubs Technical Director. 📄 Reporting into a new Sporting Director Sudarshan known as Suds will lead the clubs football data operations working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff alongside the clubs performance medical analysis methodology and recruitment team. He was previously Director of Footballing Intelligence at Atalanta. Gopaladesikan was also previously head of sports data science at Benfica for five years from 2017 until 2022. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947333599797059745) 2025-07-21 16:31:24 UTC 224.6K followers, 193.5K engagements "💰 Fee agreed in principle for Laurient to Sunderland 17.5m. X The 26-year-old will sign a 5-year contract. 👨🏻⚕ Hes set to travel for his medical & finalise the transfer over the weekend. 💴 This will take #SAFC spending this window to +110m"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946206209461108870) 2025-07-18 13:51:33 UTC 224.6K followers, 415.3K engagements "🚨 Sunderland are closing in on a deal for Sassuolo forward Armand Laurient. 🤝 Can confirm an agreement with Sassuolo is close for the 26-year-old to move to Wearside. The Frenchman worked under #SAFC boss Regis Le Bris previously and is in advanced talks with the Premier League new boys. ⚽ Lauriente scored XX goals as Sassuolo were promoted to Serie A last season. 🐈 The Black Cats have already spent 95m this summer and are looking to add several more"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946140329612284345) 2025-07-18 09:29:46 UTC 224.6K followers, 398K engagements "🚨 Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool. 🤝 The striker has agreed in principle to the move if a deal can be struck between the clubs. 📃 And Liverpool have indicated to Eintracht Frankurt that they are ready to make an official offer. 🗣 Talks are progressing and things are expected to move quickly. 💰 Frankfurt value Ekitike at 85m. ❌ Newcastle had a 70m offer for him turned down on Monday and are unlikely to go back in. If Ekitike moves to Liverpool they will give up their pursuit of Newcastles Alexander Isak. #NUFC #LFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945840378885898446) 2025-07-17 13:37:52 UTC 224.5K followers, 225.9K engagements "💰 Anthony Elanga is costing Newcastle 52m + 3m in add-ons (told those are difficult to achieve). 🛩 👨🏻⚕ The winger is currently on his way to Newcastle for his medical which is booked in to begin this evening. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1942580497067954261) 2025-07-08 13:44:16 UTC 223.8K followers, 154.4K engagements "🔴⚪ Luke ONien on Sunderlands new signings: 🗣 Look at Enzo Le Fee a player on another level. If Im playing football hes playing another sport sometimesthe things he does. 🗣 He injected a standard that brought people with him he was one of the biggest reasons we got promoted. 🗣 Now more players like that are coming in and they are going to make us better as a group. 🗣 Im buzzing that theyre arriving and Im going to be surrounded by players of the highest calibre. But listen dont bring in any centre halves #SAFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1943319435718041719) 2025-07-10 14:40:33 UTC 224.5K followers, 224.8K engagements "🤝 Chemsdine Talbi has completed his Sunderland medical and the deal will be announced later today. 💰 The Belgian winger has been signed in a 16.5m + 2.5m deal from Brugges"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1942913009707311419) 2025-07-09 11:45:33 UTC 224.3K followers, 183.7K engagements "That was a difficult afternoon for Newcastle today. Yes theyre behind Celtic in terms of pre-season fitness but they looked lacking in ideas at times. If ever there was a sign that the team need new signings and fast that was it. For a Champions League season you need two strong players for each position and #NUFC dont have that by the look of todays squad"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946600941584634251) 2025-07-19 16:00:05 UTC 223.8K followers, 246K engagements "🚨 Further talks are happening today at Brentford over the future of YoaneWissa. 💸 Newcastle have had a 25m bid turned down but are in discussions over a 35m package. 🔜 The player wants to leave and is currently training on his own in London. Im told his move to #NUFC is moving towards a conclusion. Newcastle want him to be an option to Alexander Isak for the coming season"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1948383767728402549) 2025-07-24 14:04:24 UTC 224.6K followers, 444.9K engagements "🚨 ❌ Armand Laurients move to Sunderland is off. 💸 After failing to reach a full agreement with all parties #SAFC has made the decision to end discussions. The Frenchman had travelled to Portugal yesterday to join up with Sunderland on pre-season. He now travels back to rejoin Sassuolo"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946870755041374321) 2025-07-20 09:52:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 279.7K engagements "Regis Le Bris says hes surprised by just how well his new signings - particularly in midfield - are gelling after tonights friendly against Sporting Lisbon. Ive been surprised by level of connection already it was the same in both games. Its really positive and good for the future. #SAFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947411896505930072) 2025-07-21 21:42:31 UTC 224.6K followers, 72K engagements "🚨 Sunderland are considering making a move for Bologna centre back Jhon Lucum. The Colombia international is on the #SAFC radar and explorative talks have taken place as per @FabrizioRomano. Sunderland also have a long-standing interest in Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester. ❓ #SAFC keen on the attacking midfielder but arent actively in talks at this moment. One to watch"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945162173464109549) 2025-07-15 16:42:56 UTC 224.6K followers, 223.6K engagements "@ToonMouthTyne thats Simon Adingra. Dont believe rumours"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1942945112004124694) 2025-07-09 13:53:07 UTC 224.6K followers, 490.6K engagements "More from Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak and his Newcastle future: 🗣 Yes I've had discussions with him but that's not abnormal. I respect a player's career and how short it is. Alex has been really good he's trained really well and I realise there'll be noise around him. 🗣 I chose to send him home. The last thing Alex wants if he is not playing is to be sat in the stand and under that scrutiny then if he wasn't going to play today we mutually agreed he shouldn't be here. 🗣 Has there been any approach for Alex No there's been no formal approach." 🗣 "We have a few of those players who are"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946614062026297391) 2025-07-19 16:52:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 417.9K engagements "🚨 Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike after being told Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window. ❌ No formal approach for Isak was made by #LFC but #NUFC have always made it clear Isak is not for sale and value him at +150m. Liverpool now expected to go for Ekitike instead knowing Isak is staying on Tyneside. 💰 Newcastle had a club-record 70m offer turned down for by Eintracht Frankfurt for Ekitike this morning"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945135032042959169) 2025-07-15 14:55:05 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.1M engagements "Eddie Howe on Alexander Isaks absence today at Celtic: 🗣 It was my decision. He travelled back to Glasgow with us but I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him. The last thing he wanted is to be sat in the stand watching that wasnt fair to him. But im confident he will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window. #NUFC"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946607700089155947) 2025-07-19 16:26:56 UTC 224.6K followers, 624.1K engagements "🚨 Newcastle are interested in Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. ⚽ They are in the market for a striker knowing that they could miss out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool. Ekitike move isnt dead but as reported on Tuesday going to be difficult with Liverpool also at the table. 💰 Wissa is valued +30m - with one year left on his Bees contract plus an option. ⚽ The 28-year-old scored XX goals last season. 💸 Nottingham Forest had a bid of around 25m turned down for Wissa earlier this window. ❓ Spurs had also been interested in Wissa but the arrival of Mohammed Kudus has lessened the need for the"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945791423640445356) 2025-07-17 10:23:21 UTC 224.5K followers, 171.7K engagements "🚨 Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in long-term striker target Hugo Ekitike. New: 🗣 The Tyneside club have held meetings in Germany over the past week with Eintracht Frankfurt & players camp. And today Sky Germany colleague @Plettigoal reports further meetings have taken place in Austria where Newcastle have travelled for a pre-season training camp. 💰 Talks centre over what would be a #NUFC club-record offer for the the 23-year-old striker. 💴 Frankfurt want 86m for Ekitike. Newcastle tried and failed to sign the Frenchman in 2022 and he moved to PSG from Reims instead."  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1944811375571951786) 2025-07-14 17:28:59 UTC 224.6K followers, 735.4K engagements "Anthony Elanga on Alexander Isak and his #NUFC future: 🗣 You look at this team I could go through them all. Ive been here for a week and feel like its been forever. A player like Alex he is one of the best strikers in the world and we all (the squad) want to play with him (next season). I have played with him at international level so I can say that hes top. There is always going to be rumours (about him leaving) but training with him and playing at international level with him has been amazing"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1945854764757012759) 2025-07-17 14:35:02 UTC 224.5K followers, 152.9K engagements "🥵 Sunderland players watched on by travelling fans at pre-season training here in The Algarve tonight. 📺 🎥 Watch out for interviews with Regis Le Bris & Noah Sadiki across @SkySportsNews platforms this evening. #SAFC 🔴⚪"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1947014762187182352) 2025-07-20 19:24:27 UTC 224.6K followers, 64.2K engagements "Anthony Elanga coming on to make his debut here with #NUFC 0-2 down. Gordon & Tonali also on amongst a raft of subs"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946586943413694726) 2025-07-19 15:04:27 UTC 224.6K followers, 74.7K engagements "🔟 thousand #NUFC fans expected at Celtic Park for their first pre-season friendly today. 🏟 Its the biggest away support in history at Celtic Park for a friendly match. 🤔 Something makes me think fans are looking forward to the season starting"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946536783614747114) 2025-07-19 11:45:08 UTC 224.6K followers, 155.2K engagements "NB. Howe said he wasnt going to play Isak as he was managing his minutes. He just didnt want him sat in the stand watching with all the speculation swirling around him"  [@SkySports_Keith](/creator/x/SkySports_Keith) on [X](/post/tweet/1946608343390319071) 2025-07-19 16:29:29 UTC 224.6K followers, 74.3K engagements
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Sunderland is making significant moves, agreeing to sell Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund for a deal worth up to £20m plus add-ons. Meanwhile, the club is also close to appointing Florent Ghisolfi as their new director of football. These developments signal a busy and transformative period for the club.
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Social topic influence isak #43, alexander isak #25, told #95, preseason #324, midfielder #106, newcastle united #30, sunderland 8.2%, addons #5, le 8.2%, sat #430
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"🚨 Sunderland are on the verge of competing a deal to sign Granit Xhaka. 🤝 His agent has told Sky the midfielder has reached an agreement with #SAFC on personal terms. 💰 Sunderland are in advanced talks over a permanent three-year transfer. 🚦 I was told last night after the friendly against Sporting Lisbon that the club were waiting for the green light on signing a player Xhaka is clearly that man This would be a huge coup for Sunderland if they can agree the fee with Bayer Leverkusen. After @David_Ornstein ✍🏼" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-22 11:01:55 UTC 224.4K followers, 31.4K engagements
"Dan Burn in Singapore on Alexander Isak situation: 🗣 If we lost any player it would upset our tight knit group thats been together a few years now. We are looking forward to getting him back when hes fit. Its a question for Alex to answer. He's obviously a big player for us but we do have a lot of quality in the squad as well. Bringing Anthony (Elanga) in as well which I think was a great signing" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-25 06:56:08 UTC 224.6K followers, 139.3K engagements
"🚨 Joelinton and Alexander Isak wont feature today for #NUFC. Told their minutes are being managed this early in pre-season" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 13:03:30 UTC 224.6K followers, 345K engagements
"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland have agreed a fee with Brighton for Simon Adingra. 💰 #SAFC will pay Brighton 18m + 2.5m in add-ons for the winger. 🛩 The 23-year-old has flown in to the North East by private jet and is undergoing a medical. 🤝 Personal terms are also agreed. Sunderland tried to sign The Ivory Coast international in January in a swap for Tommy Watson but it fell through on Deadline Day" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-09 13:00:30 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.5M engagements
"❤🩹 Eddie Howe is a brilliant man-manager and hes going to have to use all of those powers to get Alexander Isak into the right frame of mind to start the season as a Newcastle player. 💰 That is unless someone stumps up the money (150m) for Isak to go. ✍🏼 ❌ This window couldnt have gone any worse for #NUFC it was supposed to be the one that they finally strengthened" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-24 12:36:21 UTC 224.6K followers, 410.6K engagements
"Eddie Howe on Alexander Isaks absence today at Celtic: 🗣 It was my decision. I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him. The last thing he wanted is to be sat in the stand watching that wasnt fair to him. But im confident he will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 16:21:26 UTC 224.5K followers, 39.4K engagements
"🚨 Sunderland have genuine interest in Granit Xhaka and are plotting an ambitious move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Can confirm The Black Cats are exploring the possibility of signing the 32-year-old Bundesliga winner this window to spearhead their Premier League return. #SAFC face competition from Saudi Arabia but are their ambitions are clear. 🔝 Xhaka is hugely experienced with XXX caps for Switzerland and fits the profile for Regis Le Bris young team. 📃 After @sachatavolieri" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-16 10:06:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.3M engagements
"🚨 Leeds United have agreed a fee with Newcastle United for midfielder Sean Longstaff. 💰 Leeds are set to pay in excess of 12m for the midfielder whos been at his boyhood club for nearly XX years. ⚪ Longstaff has one year of his #NUFC contract to run and is set for a medical at #LUFC. After @David_Ornstein" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-15 19:02:06 UTC 224.6K followers, 537.4K engagements
"🚨 Sunderland are close to completing a deal to sign Granit Xhaka. 🤝 His agent has told Sky the midfielder has reached an agreement with #SAFC on personal terms. 💰 Sunderland are in advanced talks over a permanent three-year transfer. 🚦 I was told last night after the friendly against Sporting Lisbon that the club were waiting for the green light on signing a player Xhaka is clearly that man This would be a huge coup for Sunderland if they can agree the fee with Bayer Leverkusen. After @David_Ornstein ✍🏼" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-22 11:09:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 275.5K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko if Alexander Isak leaves this summer. They have explored the conditions of a deal for the 22-year-old who was a target for Arsenal before they decided to pursue Viktor Gyokeres. Sky Sports News understands Sesko turned down a proposal from a Saudi Pro League club earlier this week. 💰 #NUFC will have money to spend if Isak leaves but the priority is to hold on to the Swede if possible" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-24 16:54:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 225.2K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle say Alexander Isak hasnt travelled to Singapore due to a minor thigh injury and its best served not having to face long-haul travel with three games in XX days. But theres no doubt the striker has been affected by interest from Liverpool and club bosses are going to have to work hard to get him into a strong headspace going into the season hes still a Newcastle player. Eddie Howe said at the weekend he fully expected Isak to travel to Singapore for #NUFCs pre-season games so this omission wasnt initially planned" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-24 10:36:46 UTC 224.6K followers, 313.3K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle have had a bid of 25m turned down by Brentford for Yoan Wissa but are set to make a second offer of 30m + add-ons. 🗣 Direct talks are taking place and the feeling is a deal should get done. 🐝 Wissa has one year left on his Bees contract with a years option. ⚫ The 28-year-old is keen to play Champions League football and has informed Brentford he is open to the move. Wissa has left the Brentford training camp in Portugal for talks with club bosses. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-22 16:52:20 UTC 224.6K followers, 693.9K engagements
"Sunderland training #SAFC ahead of their Premier League return 🔴⚪" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-09 10:29:34 UTC 224.5K followers, 73.2K engagements
"🚨 Man City will complete a deal for Newcastle target James Trafford once he has a medical next week. 🤝 In the last XX hours City matched a 27m agreement Newcastle had in place for the goalkeeper triggering a matching-clause that was signed when he left City for Burnley in 2023. 😐 This leaves #NUFC powerless in the situation regardless of where Trafford wanted to go. ❓ This explains why Newcastles move for the GK went quiet the past few weeks with City making a move. #MCFC #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-25 11:37:02 UTC 224.6K followers, 105.6K engagements
"🎥 EXCL: Video exclusive as Simon Adingra touches down to clinch a 20.5m move from Brighton to Sunderland #SAFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-09 17:36:57 UTC 223.8K followers, 116.8K engagements
"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle United have a three-man shortlist as they look to add a right-sided defender this window. Eddie Howes side are considering an approach to Juventus for defender Nicolo Savona. They also retain a keen interest in Atalanta centre back Giorgio Scalvini. And Valencias Spanish defender Csar Trrega has also been discussed. ⚫ ⚪ Eddie Howe is now looking at defenders after their move for striker Hugo Ekitike appears to have failed" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-17 17:31:38 UTC 224.6K followers, 610.6K engagements
"🚨 Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle United he wants to explore his options this transfer window as per @CraigHope_DM. ❌ There has NOT been a formal transfer request to date. ❌ There have been conversations about a new contract at Newcastle over the past few months however at this stage nothing has materialised. X Isak has three years left on his deal so club are in a strong position in terms of Isaks value 150m. 👨🏻⚕#NUFC say he was left at home due to a minor thigh issue and a long-haul flight wouldnt have helped his recovery. 🔴 Liverpool made an informal approach last week before" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-24 12:14:25 UTC 224.6K followers, 264.1K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle United Women have signed England midfielder Jordan Nobbs on a 3-year deal. 🏴 The 32-year-old has XX caps for England and holds the record for the most WSL appearances of all time. ⚽ The free agent left Aston Villa in the summer and steps down into the Championship in a bid to get @NUFCWomen promoted to the @BarclaysWSL. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-15 17:30:06 UTC 224.6K followers, 141.7K engagements
"🛬 Newcastle have landed in Austria ahead of a week-long pre-season training camp. 🏴 From there theyll fly to Glasgow to play Celtic on Saturday in their first open-door friendly. ⚽ The first run out was at the weekend in a closed-doors game v Carlisle. After Glasgow its home to Newcastle for a few days then on to Singapore & South Korea to finish off the summer prep trips. #NUFC ⛺" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-14 11:37:15 UTC 224.5K followers, 95.5K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle United have appointed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as the clubs Technical Director. 📄 Reporting into a new Sporting Director Sudarshan known as Suds will lead the clubs football data operations working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff alongside the clubs performance medical analysis methodology and recruitment team. He was previously Director of Footballing Intelligence at Atalanta. Gopaladesikan was also previously head of sports data science at Benfica for five years from 2017 until 2022. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-21 16:31:24 UTC 224.6K followers, 193.5K engagements
"💰 Fee agreed in principle for Laurient to Sunderland 17.5m. X The 26-year-old will sign a 5-year contract. 👨🏻⚕ Hes set to travel for his medical & finalise the transfer over the weekend. 💴 This will take #SAFC spending this window to +110m" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-18 13:51:33 UTC 224.6K followers, 415.3K engagements
"🚨 Sunderland are closing in on a deal for Sassuolo forward Armand Laurient. 🤝 Can confirm an agreement with Sassuolo is close for the 26-year-old to move to Wearside. The Frenchman worked under #SAFC boss Regis Le Bris previously and is in advanced talks with the Premier League new boys. ⚽ Lauriente scored XX goals as Sassuolo were promoted to Serie A last season. 🐈 The Black Cats have already spent 95m this summer and are looking to add several more" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-18 09:29:46 UTC 224.6K followers, 398K engagements
"🚨 Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool. 🤝 The striker has agreed in principle to the move if a deal can be struck between the clubs. 📃 And Liverpool have indicated to Eintracht Frankurt that they are ready to make an official offer. 🗣 Talks are progressing and things are expected to move quickly. 💰 Frankfurt value Ekitike at 85m. ❌ Newcastle had a 70m offer for him turned down on Monday and are unlikely to go back in. If Ekitike moves to Liverpool they will give up their pursuit of Newcastles Alexander Isak. #NUFC #LFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-17 13:37:52 UTC 224.5K followers, 225.9K engagements
"💰 Anthony Elanga is costing Newcastle 52m + 3m in add-ons (told those are difficult to achieve). 🛩 👨🏻⚕ The winger is currently on his way to Newcastle for his medical which is booked in to begin this evening. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-08 13:44:16 UTC 223.8K followers, 154.4K engagements
"🔴⚪ Luke ONien on Sunderlands new signings: 🗣 Look at Enzo Le Fee a player on another level. If Im playing football hes playing another sport sometimesthe things he does. 🗣 He injected a standard that brought people with him he was one of the biggest reasons we got promoted. 🗣 Now more players like that are coming in and they are going to make us better as a group. 🗣 Im buzzing that theyre arriving and Im going to be surrounded by players of the highest calibre. But listen dont bring in any centre halves #SAFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-10 14:40:33 UTC 224.5K followers, 224.8K engagements
"🤝 Chemsdine Talbi has completed his Sunderland medical and the deal will be announced later today. 💰 The Belgian winger has been signed in a 16.5m + 2.5m deal from Brugges" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-09 11:45:33 UTC 224.3K followers, 183.7K engagements
"That was a difficult afternoon for Newcastle today. Yes theyre behind Celtic in terms of pre-season fitness but they looked lacking in ideas at times. If ever there was a sign that the team need new signings and fast that was it. For a Champions League season you need two strong players for each position and #NUFC dont have that by the look of todays squad" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 16:00:05 UTC 223.8K followers, 246K engagements
"🚨 Further talks are happening today at Brentford over the future of YoaneWissa. 💸 Newcastle have had a 25m bid turned down but are in discussions over a 35m package. 🔜 The player wants to leave and is currently training on his own in London. Im told his move to #NUFC is moving towards a conclusion. Newcastle want him to be an option to Alexander Isak for the coming season" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-24 14:04:24 UTC 224.6K followers, 444.9K engagements
"🚨 ❌ Armand Laurients move to Sunderland is off. 💸 After failing to reach a full agreement with all parties #SAFC has made the decision to end discussions. The Frenchman had travelled to Portugal yesterday to join up with Sunderland on pre-season. He now travels back to rejoin Sassuolo" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-20 09:52:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 279.7K engagements
"Regis Le Bris says hes surprised by just how well his new signings - particularly in midfield - are gelling after tonights friendly against Sporting Lisbon. Ive been surprised by level of connection already it was the same in both games. Its really positive and good for the future. #SAFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-21 21:42:31 UTC 224.6K followers, 72K engagements
"🚨 Sunderland are considering making a move for Bologna centre back Jhon Lucum. The Colombia international is on the #SAFC radar and explorative talks have taken place as per @FabrizioRomano. Sunderland also have a long-standing interest in Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester. ❓ #SAFC keen on the attacking midfielder but arent actively in talks at this moment. One to watch" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-15 16:42:56 UTC 224.6K followers, 223.6K engagements
"@ToonMouthTyne thats Simon Adingra. Dont believe rumours" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-09 13:53:07 UTC 224.6K followers, 490.6K engagements
"More from Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak and his Newcastle future: 🗣 Yes I've had discussions with him but that's not abnormal. I respect a player's career and how short it is. Alex has been really good he's trained really well and I realise there'll be noise around him. 🗣 I chose to send him home. The last thing Alex wants if he is not playing is to be sat in the stand and under that scrutiny then if he wasn't going to play today we mutually agreed he shouldn't be here. 🗣 Has there been any approach for Alex No there's been no formal approach." 🗣 "We have a few of those players who are" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 16:52:13 UTC 224.6K followers, 417.9K engagements
"🚨 Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike after being told Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window. ❌ No formal approach for Isak was made by #LFC but #NUFC have always made it clear Isak is not for sale and value him at +150m. Liverpool now expected to go for Ekitike instead knowing Isak is staying on Tyneside. 💰 Newcastle had a club-record 70m offer turned down for by Eintracht Frankfurt for Ekitike this morning" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-15 14:55:05 UTC 224.6K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Eddie Howe on Alexander Isaks absence today at Celtic: 🗣 It was my decision. He travelled back to Glasgow with us but I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him. The last thing he wanted is to be sat in the stand watching that wasnt fair to him. But im confident he will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window. #NUFC" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 16:26:56 UTC 224.6K followers, 624.1K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle are interested in Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. ⚽ They are in the market for a striker knowing that they could miss out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool. Ekitike move isnt dead but as reported on Tuesday going to be difficult with Liverpool also at the table. 💰 Wissa is valued +30m - with one year left on his Bees contract plus an option. ⚽ The 28-year-old scored XX goals last season. 💸 Nottingham Forest had a bid of around 25m turned down for Wissa earlier this window. ❓ Spurs had also been interested in Wissa but the arrival of Mohammed Kudus has lessened the need for the" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-17 10:23:21 UTC 224.5K followers, 171.7K engagements
"🚨 Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in long-term striker target Hugo Ekitike. New: 🗣 The Tyneside club have held meetings in Germany over the past week with Eintracht Frankfurt & players camp. And today Sky Germany colleague @Plettigoal reports further meetings have taken place in Austria where Newcastle have travelled for a pre-season training camp. 💰 Talks centre over what would be a #NUFC club-record offer for the the 23-year-old striker. 💴 Frankfurt want 86m for Ekitike. Newcastle tried and failed to sign the Frenchman in 2022 and he moved to PSG from Reims instead." @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-14 17:28:59 UTC 224.6K followers, 735.4K engagements
"Anthony Elanga on Alexander Isak and his #NUFC future: 🗣 You look at this team I could go through them all. Ive been here for a week and feel like its been forever. A player like Alex he is one of the best strikers in the world and we all (the squad) want to play with him (next season). I have played with him at international level so I can say that hes top. There is always going to be rumours (about him leaving) but training with him and playing at international level with him has been amazing" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-17 14:35:02 UTC 224.5K followers, 152.9K engagements
"🥵 Sunderland players watched on by travelling fans at pre-season training here in The Algarve tonight. 📺 🎥 Watch out for interviews with Regis Le Bris & Noah Sadiki across @SkySportsNews platforms this evening. #SAFC 🔴⚪" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-20 19:24:27 UTC 224.6K followers, 64.2K engagements
"Anthony Elanga coming on to make his debut here with #NUFC 0-2 down. Gordon & Tonali also on amongst a raft of subs" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 15:04:27 UTC 224.6K followers, 74.7K engagements
"🔟 thousand #NUFC fans expected at Celtic Park for their first pre-season friendly today. 🏟 Its the biggest away support in history at Celtic Park for a friendly match. 🤔 Something makes me think fans are looking forward to the season starting" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 11:45:08 UTC 224.6K followers, 155.2K engagements
"NB. Howe said he wasnt going to play Isak as he was managing his minutes. He just didnt want him sat in the stand watching with all the speculation swirling around him" @SkySports_Keith on X 2025-07-19 16:29:29 UTC 224.6K followers, 74.3K engagements
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