Newcastle's Summer of Discontent: Gordon, Tonali and Livramento Could All Leave
One departure would be a setback. Two would be serious. Three would represent a summer that leaves Newcastle United fundamentally different to the club that began the 2025-26 season. That is now the reality Eddie Howe and the board face as the transfer window approaches — with Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento all reported to be at risk of departing St James' Park before the World Cup.
Gordon's situation has been well documented. He wants to join a Champions League club before the tournament begins, and the queue of interested parties is long. Arsenal have targeted him most publicly, but Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also in the picture. At £80m, Newcastle would not sell cheaply — but the pressure from the player himself is real, and clubs have ways of making these situations move.
Tonali and Livramento Also in Demand
Sandro Tonali's position is perhaps less straightforward but equally significant. The Italian midfielder, who served his betting-related ban and returned to find himself a key figure in Newcastle's midfield, is a player that several major clubs across Europe have tracked consistently. His combination of defensive solidity, technical ability and leadership qualities make him the kind of asset that attracts serious money. Whether Newcastle can hold on to him in a summer when other clubs are building squads for Champions League challenges of their own remains to be seen.
Tino Livramento, the right-back who emerged as one of the more impressive defensive performers in the Premier League this season, completes a trio of players who could each command significant fees. The 22-year-old England international has caught the attention of clubs looking for a modern full-back capable of contributing in both phases of the game. Losing all three would be a body blow to a squad that has worked hard to establish itself as a genuine top-eight force.
The Rebuilding Challenge
Newcastle's owners have shown they are willing to invest when the opportunity arises, and the financial muscle exists to replace departing players — if the right ones are available. But replacing three top performers in one window, while keeping a squad competitive and maintaining the momentum built over recent seasons, would be one of the more demanding tests the club's recruitment team has faced. The summer, for Newcastle, promises to be anything but quiet.
Transfer context: Newcastle United summer 2026 | Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento all at risk of leaving | Eddie Howe rebuild | Champions League clubs circling
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