There was a roar at Wembley in March 2025 when Dan Burn’s header looped into the net and Alexander Isak raced through to seal a moment for which Newcastle United supporters had waited their whole lives.

Saturday's comfortable victory over Premier League giants Newcastle United means Celtic "back ourselves even more" insists defender Auston Trusty.

Newcastle believe patience is required and, while they have already had to recalibrate after failing to secure top targets, the interim transfer team — driven by Andy Howe, the assistant head of recruitment and Eddie’s nephew, and Steve Nickson, the head of recruitment — are continuing to pursue multiple deals across several positions.

Newcastle United began their preseason campaign with a 4-0 defeat to Celtic, as Kieran Tierney made his long-awaited return at Celtic Park.

In front of 10,000 away fans in Celtic Park, the Magpies were 2-0 down at half-time before Eddie Howe introduced new signing Anthony Elanga for his first appearance as one of nine half-time changes.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

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WSL 2 side Newcastle United have signed Aoife Mannion on a permanent deal. Republic of Ireland defender Mannion, 29, left Manchester United in June following the expiration of her contract. During her time with United,

Senior figures at Newcastle United are reportedly 'worried' that Alexander Isak 's head may have been turned by recent transfer speculation. The Magpies are adamant that Isak is not for sale at any price this summer but they could be put in an awkward position if he decides to try and force through a move himself.