Newcastle United faces midfield departures and transfer setbacks

Newcastle United faces significant changes to its midfield roster during the summer transfer window. The club is reportedly considering the sale of midfielder Joe Willock, with Turkish side Besiktas having submitted an offer of €7 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Newcastle has reportedly demanded a higher fee, though they have slightly reduced their initial asking price.

Additionally, Newcastle's efforts to strengthen the midfield have faced setbacks. The club was reportedly monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, but reports indicate the player is set to join Manchester United, as he has expressed a singular desire to move to Old Trafford. These developments follow the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali from the club.