Newcastle United’s pre-season ends with big performances, major moves agreed, and selection headaches ahead of Villa on Saturday.

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we cover:

• Ramsdale’s debut penalty save vs Espanyol
• Spirited showing against Atlético Madrid
• Isak’s continued absence despite Liverpool’s £110m bid being rejected
• Malick Thiaw deal agreed, announcement expected Monday
• Wissa pushing for NUFC move as Brentford hunt a replacement
• Goalkeeper shake-up: Dúbravka to Burnley, Vlachodimos to Sevilla likely
• John McGinn and other surprise transfer links

From penalty heroics to high-profile absences, we look at where NUFC stand - and what could happen next as the season begins.

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A much-improved 1-1 draw with Spurs after the sluggish K League All-Stars defeat gives Newcastle positives to build on with two pre-season games left. We break down the performance, who impressed, and where Howe still needs answers.

Off the pitch, Aaron Ramsdale’s loan move is complete, Alexander Isak is back on Tyneside after NUFC reject a £110m Liverpool bid, and Benjamin Šeško talks are ongoing as NUFC negotiate with RB Leipzig. Plus, we say goodbye to Isaac Hayden and react to the new green away kit.

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This might be Newcastle’s most revealing week of the summer...

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we dive into the fast-unfolding storylines that could reshape the squad before the season even starts:

• Wissa refuses to train as Brentford reject NUFC’s £25mbid
• Isak’s £120–130m links to Liverpool refuse to go away
• Šeško emerges as a serious replacement - or is he?
• Trafford to Man City confirmed - what’s next for Dúbravka?
• South Korean winger Seung-soo Park joins
• Sudarshan Gopaladesikan announced as NUFC’s new Technical Director
• Plus: quick thoughts on the Arsenal game

From transfer standoffs to structural shakeups - we unpack where NUFC are heading and what could happen next.

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A brutal week on Tyneside - on and off the pitch.

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we react to Newcastle’s 4-0 pre-season defeat to Celtic.

Sloppy? Tired? Unprepared? We break down the warning signs - and what Eddie Howe must address.

Then, we dig into the transfer chaos:

• £120m Isak bid rumours from Liverpool
• Was the Ekitike chase just a decoy?
• Brentford’s Yoane Wissa (19 goals) now on the radar
• Sean Longstaff joins Leeds in a £12m+ move
• Man City’s buy-back clause threatens Newcastle’s move for James Trafford

Is this the wake-up call Newcastle needed?

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Newcastle United fans, buckle up - it’s been a whirlwind of a week on Tyneside.

In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we break down the latest headlines:

• Anthony Elanga's exciting arrival from Nottingham Forest
• Callum Wilson’s emotional departure after five goal-filled years
• Sean Longstaff's possible move away amid Leeds United interest
• James Trafford’s future in limbo as goalkeeper talks stall

We dive into what these moves mean for Eddie Howe’s project, how the squad is shaping up for the season ahead, and which positions still need strengthening.

Tune in for 30+ minutes of insight, debate, and passionate Geordie chat. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us - are NUFC making the right moves?

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We’ve done it. We’ve compiled the most painful, most ineffective, and most unforgettable Worst XI in Newcastle United’s Premier League history.

No loans. No Championship bailouts. Just 11 players who actually played in the top flight — and left us wondering how.

From Boumsong’s chaos to Rivière’s 1-in-26, we break down every pick, share the trauma, and even get stuck into the manager.

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Who picks a better Newcastle XI from the Premier League era - us, or AI? In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we each build our ultimate NUFC PL-era starting XI in a classic 4-4-2 formation.

We’ve got legends, cult heroes, and some serious debates (Isak or Ferdinand? Ginola or Gordon? Bruno or Speed?). Then, ChatGPT reveals its team - and it’s not messing around.

Can a bot really out-Toon us?

We debate the lineups, run a simulated match, who will win...?

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