Newcastle United finds themselves in a competitive position to secure European football as the Premier League season reaches an exciting climax. Currently sitting in sixth place, Eddie Howe’s team has a crucial opportunity to enhance their chances of qualifying for the Europa Conference League with a victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
Before this important match, let’s delve into some of the significant headlines making waves in relation to Newcastle United.
According to reports, Wolverhampton Wanderers have joined the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale during the upcoming summer transfer window. Ramsdale has struggled for playing time under Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta this season, finding himself behind David Raya in the pecking order. As a result, it seems likely that he will seek a move away from the club.
The Sun has indicated that Wolves have shown interest in Ramsdale and are set to compete with other clubs, including Newcastle United and Chelsea, for his signature. While Newcastle already has Nick Pope as a goalkeeper, Ramsdale would be expected to take on the number one role if he were to join the club.
Despite only making 11 appearances this season, Ramsdale is reportedly expected to be included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euro 2024 tournament this summer.
In other news, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is reportedly keen on retaining striker Callum Wilson at the club for the upcoming season. Despite Wilson’s recent injury troubles and entering the final year of his contract, Howe sees him as a crucial member of the Magpies squad going forward. Wilson has been a significant threat for Newcastle when fit, scoring seven goals in 16 Premier League appearances. However, he has faced various injuries, including hamstring, calf, and pectoral issues, and is currently working towards recovering from the latter.
