The latest Newcastle United transfer rumors include discussions about the potential acquisition of Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio. In the past, Inacio was one of several central defenders linked to a possible move to St James’ Park during the summer transfer window. It was believed that the Magpies were looking to strengthen their squad with a new addition to rival and eventually replace Fabian Schar. However, their final signings included Harvey Barnes, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, and Sandro Tonali as senior players.
Goncalo Inacio is reported to have a £52 million release clause in his contract with Sporting Lisbon, but there are apparently concerns within Newcastle regarding the 22-year-old’s suitability. Leonel Pontes, who coached Inacio in Sporting’s under-23s during the 2019/2020 season, has rejected these concerns amidst ongoing speculations. He expressed his disagreement with Newcastle’s scouting opinion, highlighting Inacio’s strong performance as an almost undisputed starter in the last two years and his involvement in the national team.
Meanwhile, Yankuba Minteh has had a promising start to his career at Feyenoord after a season-long loan move to the Eredivisie champions. The young Gambian player is considered one of Newcastle’s key signings for the future, aligning with the club’s strategy to acquire emerging talent. Another player fitting this description is Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, a Borussia Dortmund prospect often compared to the ‘next Jadon Sancho.’ According to reports from Bild via the Daily Express, Newcastle is in the race to sign the 19-year-old, although Arsenal is reported to be ahead of Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester United in this pursuit.