Eddie Howe admits Newcastle could sell players despite transfer window closure

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted players could still be sold despite the English transfer market closing on Friday.

While English clubs are now closed until January, the transfer market in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Portugal and the Netherlands will remain open for another day, while the market in countries such as Belgium and Turkey will remain open for even longer.

Newcastle have just endured an incredibly frustrating summer.

The Magpies have been linked with several high-profile moves, including Marc Guehi, Federico Chiesa and Noni Madueke.

But when the transfer window closed on Friday, Lloyd Kelly and William Osula were the only new arrivals in Newcastle’s outfield, with Lewis Hall’s loan from Chelsea made permanent, while goalkeepers Oydsseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy also signed.

Howe admits Newcastle could still sell players

Kieran Trippier has been heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent weeks and has played just 32 minutes of Premier League football so far this season.

However, Howe insists the 33-year-old is a player he would like to keep at St James’ Park, although he did admit fellow defender Jamal Lewis would be among those set to move to foreign clubs.

“Absolutely, I want Kieran here,” the Magpies boss said (via talkSPORT ). “That hasn’t changed and it won’t change. I woke up to the stories through a few messages, as you do, but this was the first time I’d heard about it.”

Howe added: “Maybe the players who have been linked with a move, like Jamal Lewis, could leave. But we certainly hope no one else does.”

Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie has confirmed that Lewis is in Brazil ahead of completing his loan spell at Sao Paulo.

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?? The #NUFC The left-back has fallen out of favour at St James’ Park and is looking for a new challenge.
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— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 1, 2024

Despite the transfer woes, Newcastle have made a strong start to the new season, beating Tottenham 2-1 on Sunday and now have seven points from three Premier League games.

Next up for Howe’s team after the international break is a trip to Wolves.